Q1. Simeone's iconic phrase 'Partido a partido' (game by game) became the defining motto during which La Liga title-winning season?
A. 2012-13 (Europa League & Copa del Rey double)
B. 2013-14 (La Liga title)
C. 2020-21 (La Liga title)
D. 2017-18 (Europa League title)
Q2. Right after clinching the 2014 La Liga title at Camp Nou, Simeone said 'There is no replacement for hard work' and mentioned someone cheering them on from heaven. Who was he referring to?
A. Antonio Calderón (former president)
B. Luis Aragonés
C. Adelardo Rodríguez (former player)
D. Jesús Gil (former president)
Q3. In February 2019, Simeone's controversial 'crotch grab' celebration during the Champions League match against Juventus made headlines. What did he say about it afterwards?
A. 'It wasn't directed at the other team, it was for our fans.'
B. 'I won't make excuses or justify it. It was not the right way to express myself.'
C. 'It meant we have guts. I don't need to apologize.'
D. 'I wouldn't want my kids to see that, but in the heat of the moment it happened.'
Q4. Simeone was appointed Atlético Madrid manager on December 23, 2011, replacing a coach who had just been sacked. Who was his predecessor?
A. Quique Sánchez Flores
B. Abel Resino
C. Gregorio Manzano
D. Carlos Bianchi
Q5. One of Simeone's defining phrases is 'We work, work, work, and then use our talent.' After what type of match did he say this?
A. 2017 La Liga, Real Madrid (0-0)
B. 2014 CL Final, Real Madrid (1-4)
C. 2018 Europa League Final, Marseille (3-0)
D. 2016 CL Final, Real Madrid (1-1, lost on penalties)