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'We knocked them out twice!' - Diego Simeone praises Barcelona as 'best in the world' as Atletico Madrid manager reminisces over beating Hansi Flick's team | Goal.com UK
- Simeone labels Barcelona the world's best and commends their season-long performance under Hansi Flick.
- Simeone notes Atleti knocked Barcelona out twice this season across competitions.
- The coach updates on Jose Maria Gimenez amid a sprained ankle as part of fitness notes.
- Simeone signals a youth-forward approach for the Osasuna match, with homegrown players likely to feature.
- Barcelona sealed the La Liga title, extending their lead with Real Madrid and Barça's dominance noted.
- Atleti aim to finish fourth in La Liga, six points behind Villarreal with three games remaining.
- Simeone emphasizes that beating Barcelona twice provided motivation for Atletico moving forward.
- Simeone references upcoming fixtures: Osasuna away, then Girona home, concluding at Villarreal.
- The piece notes Simeone's pride in Atleti's knockout performances this season.
- The report situates Atletico’s struggles and strengths within the current La Liga title race context.
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