“We’re a team that plays as a group. If the attackers hadn’t participated in the defensive work, the team wouldn’t have done what it did.
“It was a good job by everyone. It was a tough, difficult game against a great opponent, but it was clear what the objective was.”
The return leg will take place next month and despite having the advantage Simeone knows it will be a tough game at Anfield.
“The tie is what it was at the start,” he said.
“Against an opponent who are used to great matches at their home.”
source: express.co.uk