Atlético de Madrid keeps its chances of qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals intact. One of the people who has shown the most confidence in the Colchoneros' comeback is Gonzalo Miró. The Cadena COPE collaborator analyzed the first leg of the round of 16 against Real Madrid. He highlighted that, despite the 2-1 defeat at the Bernabéu, Diego Simeone's team has shown personality and character to stay alive in the tie.
During his appearance on "El Partidazo de COPE", Miró didn't hesitate to issue a warning: "The Metropolitano will burn next week." However, he clarified that it will do so "in a good way," referring to the importance of the Colchoneros' fans' support to push the team in search of the comeback.
Atlético de Madrid: Alive for the Return at the Metropolitano
Despite the defeat in the first leg, Gonzalo Miró sees reasons for optimism. According to his analysis, Atlético de Madrid played with a lot of personality. However, he acknowledged that the changes introduced by Cholo Simeone didn't have the desired effect, and the team faded from the 60th minute.
"I think that, as the match started, the feelings should be good because you arrive alive for the return match, and the tie is still open," Miró assured on COPE. The collaborator also lamented that Atlético conceded the 2-1 at their best moment when they seemed closer to scoring than Real Madrid itself.
The Fans, Key for the Comeback
With the Metropolitano as the stage for the return, Atlético trusts that the home advantage will play a decisive role. Gonzalo Miró insisted that the support from the stands will be crucial, as the team will need a magical night to turn the tie around.
Atlético de Madrid has already shown that it can compete on equal terms with Real Madrid. Now, with the tie still open, the Rojiblanca fans are already excited about achieving a feat that will make the Metropolitano erupt. As Gonzalo Miró points out, the story is yet to be written.