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Henry honoured to face Simeone as Monaco fight for Europa League spot

Thierry Henry has described it as "an honour" to come up against Diego Simeone as he attempts to keep Monaco's Europa League hopes alive.

The Ligue 1 side cannot progress to the Champions League last 16, having taken just one point from their opening four Group A games, and a win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday is needed to give them a realistic chance of finishing third.

Henry's side come in having finally broken through under the former France international, defeating Caen last weekend 1-0.

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Not only was that their first win under Henry, but it was also Monaco's first victory in any competition since August.