Atletico Madrid will play away against Liverpool in the first round of the Champions League. Before the game, Lenglet accepted an interview with "Radio Kobe" and talked about the topic of the Golden Ball, as well as topics such as the Champions League rival Liverpool.

Review Atletico Madrid's recent situation

"The victory over Villarreal in the last round was very important, not only because of our points situation at that time, but also because everyone had higher expectations for Atletico Madrid. I had a goal blown up, and I did nudge the opponent at that time, but if I let me play wild football as a referee, I might be awarded the goal to be valid (laughs). "

Does Atletico Madrid still have a chance in the league?

"Of course we still have time to catch up. There are still many games in the future and the league is still long, but Atletico Madrid has wasted some time, so we are not the favorites to win the championship now. We have lost some points since the beginning of the season and have lagged behind. As for whether the current lineup is stronger than last year, it is difficult to judge and it takes time to fully evaluate it."

Champions League will visit Anfield to challenge Liverpool

"The significance of this Champions League event is to compete with the strongest. On Wednesday, we will face a very strong team. Liverpool is one of the biggest favorites in the Champions League championship. They have both strength and talent, and fans The home atmosphere created is great. "

Ballon d'Order

"Dembele, he deserves the Golden Ball, not only because of his performance on the court, but also because of everything he has experienced. Dembele is a very decisive player. Of course, Yamal is also surprising, because at this age there are only a handful of people in the world who can do this and he still has a lot of room for growth." "

Madrid Derby is nearly

" "Real Madrid's rest day may indeed have an impact, but in this kind of game, other factors are more critical. The tension and excitement of the derby will also make you ignore the differences in physical fitness," he explained. I did feel different in the days before the derby because it was a different game, and you could feel that attention, and that kind of pressure. ”