The team returned winning ways with a 3-0 victory against Valladolid. Five minutes in to the game Raúl García and Diego Costa had already put two on the scoreboard. In the second half, Godin, playing his 200th game got the third goal putting the team to the top of the table.

Simeone called up 18 players at the end of training for the next league game against Valladolid.

Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media before the league match against Valladolid. They will concentrate on playing a "good match," said Atletico coach "intensity" will be a key to victory.

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Atletico Central defender appeared at a press conference today to discuss the team before playing Valladolid at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Daniel Aranzubia may be available for the next league match against Valladolid after the Competition Committee agree "to leave without effect the expulsion of which he was subject to."

Diego Pablo Simeone praised the press room, the attitude of the players in the second half as the "team did not lose face". He also admitted that key events put them at a disadvantage.

The Atletico player spoke to the media after the Cup tie and acknowledged that the team gave everything until the last minute.

The Atletico fullback came off after 44 minutes due to a fall on his neck after colliding in the air with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Atletico eliminated with two penalties converted by Cristiano Ronaldo in the first fifteen minutes.