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Simeone expects Real Madrid to be cautious in '50-50' final

Diego Simeone expects Real Madrid to employ a defensive strategy in next week's Champions League final against Atletico.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes Real Madrid will look to defend and hit his side on the break in a Champions League final that is "50-50."

Simeone's team saw off Bayern Munich in the semifinals, while its archrival beat Manchester City to set up a repeat of the 2013-14 showpiece in Lisbon, which Los Merengues won 4-1 in extra time.

Madrid employed safety-first tactics to defeat City 1-0 over two legs, and Simeone expects more of the same at San Siro next week.