"I leave with the feeling of having won the first game, which is very important. The boys made an important effort. We were fortunate not to concede the equaliser," said the coach.
Simeone insisted on the importance of the victory. "We are happy to have won. We know what we are going to find in Dortmund. A team that plays well, with strong, tall players."
On Lino, who will not be able to play the second leg in Dortmund due to an accumulation of cards, Simeone said that "he has spectacular physical conditions".
On the atmosphere they will find in the return leg in Germany, Simeone insisted they know what awaits them. "When I win, I'm happy. I have a great feeling. We will have to suffer and take advantage of the spaces. It was difficult to be at the same level for 90 minutes," he concluded.