Diego Simeone says ‘the only option’ for Atletico Madrid is to beat RB Leipzig

Simeone refused to accept Atletico are the favourites for victory, but did concede he will crank up the pressure on his players.

Diego Simeone has warned his Atletico Madrid squad that beating RB Leipzig is “the only option” in Thursday’s Champions League quarter-final.

Atletico have not tasted European action since toppling title-holders Liverpool by winning 3-2 after extra time at Anfield on March 11 to move into the last eight.