"For five or six years now, since Arteta's arrival, they have had an absolutely clear identity. They don't compromise on it, they keep bringing in better players, leaving spaces where they need to improve to bring in footballers, and it shows. They have competed in the last few leagues until the end, with merits that didn't quite come to fruition. But they reflected their identity."
"We will have to take the game to where we can hurt them. In a wonderful stadium, with fans who will push as we know English football does, and at a high pace of play. Everyone has their own path. We have ours. We have a very clear identity, we know how we play, we have evolved according to the characteristics of our players, and we come with the hope of playing a great match."
Atletico Madrid have a very clear playing identity and have improved after an indifferent start, running a six-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. The club recorded a 5-1 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt after a last-gasp defeat to Liverpool in the opening game. Arsenal present a tough challenge, remaining unbeaten in the competition and leading for expected goals against (0.9). Atletico intend to target areas where they can hurt Arsenal, planning to play at high pace at the Emirates with intensity and to adapt tactics to player characteristics while seeking an away Champions League victory.
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