Cerrezo: Atletico Madrid can compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​we have excellent teams and great coaches

September 12th UEFA announced that the 2027 Champions League final will be held at the Madrid Metropolitan Stadium, which will be the second time Atletico Madrid hosted the final of the top European tournament at home, the last time was in the 2019 Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur. Atletico Madrid chairman Cerrezzo was interviewed by Serre Radio, during which he talked about topics such as Simeone and the new lineup.

Cerezzo said: "It is not easy for a stadium to be selected so often, but our stadium is indeed worth it because it has won the love and respect of the whole world. There is no doubt that the Metropolitan Stadium is the best in Madrid." He also mentioned that although he has seen many large stadiums in Europe and the United States, he has never seen such an excellent venue as the Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid.

Cerezzo added that by then, the sports facilities around the stadium will also be put into operation. "It will be a feast of leisure, sports and entertainment that you can't imagine." When asked if Atletico Madrid could play in the final at home, Cerrezzo said: "We will try our best, but in the world of football, sometimes everything goes well, sometimes nothing comes."

He said the team will not lack ambitions, but it still needs some luck. Cerrezo was satisfied with the new season's roster and joked: "We think Simeone will continue to coach, why not? Is something happening?"

When asked directly whether Atletico Madrid has the ability to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​Cerrezo clearly replied: "Yes, I think we have a great team and a great coach, I have been talking about it for 14 years. We formed a team that can win honors...it's just luck, injuries and other factors are not good for us."

At the athletic level, he admitted that Atletico Madrid's performance in the first few rounds of La Liga was not ideal: "The season is long, and every team has a trough, and we are at this stage now. I prefer to face difficulties rather than relaxed things, and I believe those players on the court will perform better."

Finally, Cerrezo also proudly talked about the advantages of the Metropolitan Stadium as a music concert venue. "It turns out that this is a perfect venue for a big concert, but our goal is not to compete with anyone. The singers are very happy with the sound effects here and want to come back."