Diego Simeone
Atlético de Madrid secured its first win at Camp Nou under Diego Pablo Simeone, edging closer to the Champions League semifinals. The team blended risk in build-up play with ordered defending, led by Robin Le Normand and Valentín Ruggeri. A rehearsed move led to Cubarsí's expulsion and opened up scoring chances.
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Following Diego Simeone's heated exchange with Vinícius Júnior in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso confronted the Atlético coach on the sideline and later criticized him in the press conference as a poor sports example. This display of intensity bolstered team unity ahead of the final, amid Alonso's evolving tactical approach.