Luis Enrique/Diego Simeone, the clash of cultures

Luis Enrique/Diego Simeone, the clash of cultures
Luis Enrique/Diego Simeone, the clash of cultures

ANALYSE – The PSG coach and the Atlético Madrid coach couldn’t be more different in terms of playing philosophy.

If there is one common trait that Luis Enrique and Diego Simeone share, it is temperament. Two volcanic personalities. We can also remember that we are talking about two (very) high-level former players and two coaches with strong ideas. That’s it for the commonalities. Because everything opposes them regarding the field, the game, the philosophy. “There is one who is more interested in making the adversary lose than in winning, who believes that forcing error is more important than creating virtue, that neutralizing the adversary is a sign of superiority . He accepts it. This is all Diego Simeone. He is rather stingy and economical in terms of play. Nevertheless, he has obtained results.analysis Omar Da Fonseca, consultant beIN SPORTSLa Liga broadcaster.

In office since the end of 2011, «Cholo» has in fact guided Atlético to two Spanish championship titles (2014, 2021), two coronations in the Europa League (2012, 2018) and a victory in the Copa del Rey…

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