José Mourinho, the Chelsea coach, spoke at a press conference ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid. Mourinho emphasized the significance of participating in such a prestigious match and acknowledged the quality of Atlético as a team. He refrained from discussing his views on Atlético’s strengths, stating that he had already addressed them with his players.
Regarding comparisons between himself and Atlético’s coach, Diego Simeone, Mourinho declined to engage in such comparisons, citing his extensive experience in coaching compared to Simeone’s. He expressed discomfort with comparing coaches, particularly when there is a significant difference in experience levels.
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