Diego (Maradona) has filled us with emotions. But between the cracks, without doubt, Messi is better than Maradona.

- Diego Simeone

You have to attack to get corners, no? Winning by scoring strategic goals doesn't bother me - it's part of the game.

- Diego Simeone

Messi is the number one. No other player is close to him.

- Diego Simeone

I don't believe much in luck. I believe more in work, in convincing, in stubbornness and in capacity.

- Diego Simeone

Messi alone is more dangerous than Real Madrid's attacking trio Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale.

- Diego Simeone