According to Spanish media "Month Sports", during the first half of the hydration period, the players were drinking water while receiving tactical guidance from the coach. Simeone told the Atletico Madrid players: "We pressed at high positions and rushed forward to press because they would lose the ball."

But Simeone soon realized that the TV-borne microphone was facing them. He made gestures and said a few words. A staff member asked to remove the microphone in case Simeone's instructions were heard.

Simone has always disliked the "invasion" of television broadcasts. He has repeatedly expressed that he did not like to be interviewed with the opponent's coach after the game, and the media entered the locker room before the game to shoot. Players and coaches have the right to decide whether to participate in such additional links to increase viewing of the broadcast. This is not a mandatory content of the game.