The Rojiblancos played with a man less in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium
Thomas Partey has revealed that Atletico Madrid were prepared to play with 10 men before their 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
Within 10 minutes into the encounter in north London, Sime Vrsaljko was sent off after picking two yellow cards. Also, manager Diego Simeone was sent to the stands moments later.
Antonio Griemann’s 82nd-minute strike cancelled out Alexandre Lacazette's opener to earn the visitors an away goal advantage.
And the 24-year-old, on parade last Thursday, stated how Simeone’s instinct helped the team’s preparation.