Atletico coach has called up 18 players for the Cup match against Real Madrid with Tiago back in and Filipe, Villa, and Mario Giménez missing out.

The mayor of the capital, Ana Botella, met on Tuesday with the presidents of Atletico and Real Madrid at the Palacio de Cibeles on the occasion of the meeting that will see the two Madrid teams fight for a place in the final.

Diego Pablo Simeone spoke to the media before the afternoon session on Tuesday, before the cup game against Real Madrid. "The more you come up against the big team, the more you grow" said the Argentine.

The Atletico striker has undergone medical tests to learn the extent of the injury sustained in the league match against Real Sociedad.

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The new player of Atletico Madrid acknowledged he was excited about his return to the club and said he had done everything possible to wear the red and white again.

After several months out of the team the midfielder returned. The Atletico midfielder was happy with his performance and to have been able to dedicate the victory to Luis Aragonés.

The Brazilian player was satisfied with the debut and admitted to the media that has never stopped feeling the Atletico colors.

Asturian striker came off injured after 41 minutes. Minutes after getting the first goal that paved the way to victory.

Diego Pablo Simeone spoke in the press room after the match against Real Sociedad .Content with victory, the Argentine praised the desire and the fight of his players.