This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. José María Giménez did not hold back in criticizing the number of games athletes have to play this season. When asked about the preparation needed for the match against Tottenham on Tuesday, which is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, the Uruguayan defender used curious analogies: 'Rest. This is a meat grinder, we put our bodies at risk, we are the clowns of the circus and we play when we are told we have to play.' Atlético de Madrid, which competed in the Club World Cup during the summer, has already played 44 official matches this season. Giménez also commented on the comical incident during the victory against Real Sociedad. The Uruguayan center-back carried a pigeon that had fallen on the pitch, which caused the match to be interrupted during Round 27 of La Liga. 'I asked the referee what was happening. He said it was because of a pigeon, and I replied, 'Seriously, you stopped a game because of a pigeon?'' 'I picked it up; I don't know if there was any protocol. I hope I didn't hurt it,' emphasized Giménez.
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