Set against that is Simeone's team winning 5-0 and 4-0 against Real Betis and Barcelona, respectively, in the Copa del Rey. And that stirring dismantling of Hansi Flick's Spanish champions in the Copa semifinal first leg? Oblak was referring to challenges to come in the Champions League and Copa del Rey semifinal second leg. They are some deeply pessimistic words from a guy who is playing his 102nd Champions League match on Wednesday. What made matters worse was that his coach, Simeone, immediately argued that the big Slovenian was talking rubbish: "I don't agree with what Oblak said.