Xavi and Simeone rivalry has moved to technical benches | Although Simeone is far more experienced than Xavi as a coach, the Argentine is only 10 years older than the Barça boss
There have been 10 meetings between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in which the Catalan played and the Argentine coached, plus two tactical battles that were both won by Xavi.
In 2016, while playing in Qatar, Xavi was critical of the style of football employed by Simeone’s Atleti sides.I don’t like to watch teams that sit back. That’s not the style a big club should have.I respect all opinions, as we can all be right in the world of football. I just look to make the most of the players I have available. I just want to win, not to please others.
Even though the Blaugrana and Rojiblancos met three times between Simeone returning to Spain from Italy and moving on again to Argentina, he and Xavi never actually shared the pitch. Xavi and Barça won four of those 10, in addition to five draws and one defeat, when the capital city side progressed in the 2013/14 Champions League quarterfinals.
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