The second leg of the quarter-final tie Champions Come in Atletico Madrid Y Manchester City will take place this Wednesday at Wanda Metropolitan. However, there is still talk about the first leg and about the approach imposed by Cholo Simeone.
The last to rule on that match was Van Basten. The former Dutch striker commented on Ziggo Sport that “what Atlético is doing is legal, it is allowed“but that surprises you”that there is a team with 10 players behind the ball during the 90 minutes and that they only try not to concede goals from the rival“.
Van Basten expressed that “with a such a defensive approach would be normal and would make more sense than people change the channel or unsubscribe and go watch Netflix or something else“.
The former Ajax and Milan player also wanted to talk about the work they are obliged to do.”two forwards of 300 million euros“: “joao felix Y Antoine Griezmannplayers who have cost 300 million euros between the two, they have to defend the 90 minutes with this approach“.
Of course, the former international with the Netherlands remarked that, despite the fact that it is not pleasant to see, “a coach can choose to play like this and there is no one to blame“.
On how these types of matches could be avoided, Van Basten explained that “football is also possible without offside” and that “FIFA should start thinking of other ways to make football fun“, as “with this football there is no fun“.