Andres Iniesta: Atletico Madrid is one of Europe's top teams
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta revealed today that he is eagerly looking forward to the La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid this weekend — a team he considers to be among the finest in Europe.
Atletico are in strong form heading into this Sunday’s match. They have not only won both of their league games so far (putting them at the top of the league), but are also the holders of the UEFA Europa League title, as well as the UEFA Super Cup.
The 26-year-old talked up Atletico’s achievements over the past year. He told Spanish newspaper
Marca that Atletico had to be considered one of the best teams on the continent, with players such as Diego Forlan, the winner of the Golden Ball award for the best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and Sergio Aguero among their ranks.
'Players in good form'
Iniesta said that, “The reality is that Atletico Madrid have won the UEFA Super Cup, won their first two league game, and have important players who are in good form. It will be difficult. Many of their players are internationals and today, they are one
of the best teams in Europe.”
Barca has lost on their last two visits to the Vicente Calderon — with the last one being the defending champions’ only defeat of the entire La Liga campaign last term. But Barcelona triumphed 5-2 when the teams met at the Camp Nou last term, and are going
into the clash on a high after beating Panathanaikos 5-1 in their opening UEFA Champions League group stage match.
Spain international Iniesta added that, “Yes, last year was the only match we lost. They are historically a rival that make us uncomfortable and we have to try and make things right and break that slump. We try to do business as usual because we cannot play
any other way.”
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