Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has been talking about Lionel Messi and Ernesto Valverde ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Camp Nou.
Los Colchoneros head into the game eight points behind Barcelona with eight games left to play, and Simeone was asked about what he thought about Messi before going on to talk about his opposite number.
“The word isn’t ‘fear’, but respect,” he said, regarding the GOAT.
“There is a seniority Barcelona have, and what I would call the incredible work the coach is doing, keeping them alive in three competitions.