Simeone's record: unbeaten at home in Champions knockoutsAtltico de Madrid have turned their stadium into almost forbidden territory for visiting teams in the Champions League.Under the management of Diego Pablo Simeone, the rojiblanco side boasts a flawless record in knockout ties at home, racking up 11 wins and 6 draws.This unbeaten run under "Cholo" is no coincidence, but rather the reflection of a defensive and competitive identity that grows even stronger in front of their own fans.No European rival has managed to come away victorious from a knockout tie at Atlticos home ground since the Argentine coach took charge.The last defeat, almost 30 years agoTo find Atlticos last home defeat in a knockout stage of Europes top competition, you have to go all the way back to 1997. Ben RadfordOn that occasion, Ajax Amsterdam managed to win 2-3 after extra time at the Vicente Caldern, with a last-minute goal from Babangidaa wound that now seems to have fully healed after decades of solidity.Only one slip-up... and in the Europa LeagueEven in other European competitions such as the Europa League, defeats have been few and far between, with the loss to Rubin Kazan in 2013 being the exception that proves the rule. The stats are clear: home advantage is the Madrid clubs greatest asset in Europe.Although in 2021 Chelsea managed to beat Atltico 0-1 in the first leg of the round of 16, that match was played in Bucharest due to health restrictions. Therefore, Simeones record at his actual home stadium remains intact, defying the passage of time and Europes biggest heavyweights.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.