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The episode explores Diego Simeone's profound impact on Atletico Madrid and his evolving tactics ahead of a Champions League semi-final.

Join SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs: liberopodcast.com. — Ahead of Atletico Madrid's Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, we take a look at one of European football's main characters, Diego Simeone. Cholo's impact on a club that were by no means destined to be in their lofty position has been profound, as have his unique and evolving tactics. James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney, chart Simeone's journey in bending Atleti to his will and ask what the future holds for one of the great modern coaches. P1: (01:31) P2: (32:53) Produced by: Tom Bassam Email in via getintouch@liberopodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel @liberopod Join our Discord @Libero Podcast Follow us on X @podcast_libero Follow us on Bluesky @liberopodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @liberopod Follow us on TikTok @liberopod Follow us on Facebook @liberopod Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: SC Libero

Guests: James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney

Topics covered

• Diego Simeone
• Atletico Madrid
• Champions League
• football tactics
• coaching
• European football

Keywords

• Diego Simeone
• Atletico Madrid
• Champions League
• football
• coaching
• tactics
• European football

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Organizations: Atletico Madrid

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