""As the day gets closer, I get nervous and my stomach churns. It's kind of like your first date with a girl you've just met," Koke told reporters."
""But once you get to the game and start warming up, it all goes away. I feel the same excitement and anticipation as I would for a final.""
""I don't feel that way. I feel like I'm enjoying it immensely; you don't play in a semi-final every year," Koke added."
Koke describes the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as akin to a first date, highlighting the nerves he feels as the match approaches. Despite having reached the finals twice before and losing, he remains optimistic about his team's chances. Koke, Atleti's record appearance maker in the competition, emphasizes the excitement of playing in a semi-final and the importance of staying calm during the game. He reflects on his career achievements with Atleti and expresses enjoyment in the current opportunity, regardless of the outcome.
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