Diego Pablo Simeone admitted in the newsroom that the team will have to be “very attentive” against Athletic because of the big potential of a rival “that thrives at home”.

Diego Pablo Simeone emphasized in the newsroom “the effort of the players” in a “difficult and hard” match for the team, with his arguments, “they deserved to win the game”.

Atlético won a tough and well-planted Granada throughout the game with a goal from Diego Costa in the second half. In this way, Simeone’s team becomes sole leader of the BBVA League.

Diego Pablo Simeone has concentrated 19 players for the match against Granada. Filipe Luis, suspended, is out, along with Manquillo, who’s still recovering, and Giménez.

Diego Pablo Simeone attended the media before the “hard and complicated” match with Granada. The Argentinian coach emphasized that the team “needs” a “full” Vicente Calderón for the rest of the remaining matches.

Atletico coach attended the press after winning at the Benito Villamarin and acknowledged that the team played better in the second half.

The Atletico novice, which scored the first goal with an unstoppable forehand, admitted that the expulsion of Brian were determined to get a "fair" win over a "very strong" rival in Villamarín.

A very important victory of strong and effective Atlético Madrid, who beated Betis thanks to a goal by Gabi and other by Diego Costa in just five minutes.

Diego Pablo Simeone, Coach of Atletico Madrid, talked to the press about the Betis and also the clash against Barcelona in the Champions League´s quarterfinals.

Absent of Manquillo for injury, Tiago through suspension and Giménez due to a technical decision.