Diego Simeone is counting on Atletico Madrid s passionate fans to spur them on in their first LaLiga home match of the season against last year s surprise package Girona on Sunday.
Atletico made a disappointing start to the season with a 2-2 draw at Villarreal on Monday as they failed to find a winner in the second half after twice coming from behind to level.
With Girona once again looking to challenge for a top-four place this season, Simeone is ready to use every advantage his team can get.
I played my time as a footballer in front of this crowd, and it was above everything else, Simeone said in a press conference.
It always pushes those who have to play and, hopefully, we can release the energy of the stadium onto the pitch.
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