Atletico boss Simeone explains explicit gesture: It 'took balls' to include Costa, Morata

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe credits Atletico Madrid for showing their mental strength by overcoming the reversed decisions made by VAR. Following Atletico Madrid's opener, ESPN FC's Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno saw a Juventus side that appeared 'flustered and rattled.' Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said it "took balls" for him to include Diego Costa and Koke from the start against Juventus as he explained his crotch-grabbing gesture during his team's 2-0 win in Wednesday's Champions League round-of-16 first leg. It was Costa's first start since he fractured the fifth metatarsal on his left foot on Dec. 2 and Koke's first appearance following his recovery from a muscular injury sustained on Jan. 19. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE How to fix the Champions League It's time to find a way to fix the Champions League -- or start a European super league. Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN+ is America's home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup. | ESPN+ schedule - Latest Champions League tables - Upcoming group fixtures - Champions League statistics - All the latest UCL news After Jose Gimenez's opener in the 78th minute,...

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