Diego Simeone makes Arsenal 'pressure' claim before Atletico Madrid tie

Diego Simeone admits he is “dreaming” of finally enjoying success on his “extraordinary” Champions League journey. Atletico Madrid boss Simeone, who celebrated his 56th birthday on the eve of their showdown with Arsenal , has now reached four semi-finals but never won the trophy . But Simeone still believes the underdogs can succeed this time and warned they can “hurt” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s men. Simeone said: “It's extraordinary that Atletico Madrid is in a Champions League semi-final again after nine years and after doing it for the fourth time in 14 years, if I'm not mistaken. “That really is wonderful, it's incredible, incredible. And I think that faith, that excitement, that contagiousness that our people transmit to us will do us a lot of good. “We are going to face a tough game with a very good opponent and with a set-piece strategy as you well said at the beginning that is very well worked and well, here we go with all the excitement. WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today “I always say that dreaming is good but reality is what happens on earth. And what happens on earth is what we do and what God wants. So that's how we behave. “Honestly pressure no, there's no pressure. There's responsibility. There is the excitement of being close to a huge goal that the club has never achieved. And of course there is a special excitement. “And we have to prepare well, we’re going to play the game we want to play, the game we imagine and as I always say, take the game where we want so we can hurt them. Who'll go through - Arsenal or Atletico Madrid? Give us your prediction in the comments section . “It will be a hard game but we believe we can stop them. They are a good team with good set-pieces. But I think football doesn't owe anyone anything. “Things are deserved and achieved and for that you have to work and seek them and obviously that lady luck also has to be behind you.” Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're cu rious, you can read our Privacy Notice .