The Asturian striker was satisfied in the mixed zone at the individual level and the collective level for the win in a tough ground.

The young midfielder could only play four minutes before leaving the field in pain.

Javier Manquillo passed the mixed zone to analyse 4-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano. The youth admitted that the team will continue "working and fighting" to keep looking forward.

Jorge Resurrection Merodio 'Koke' clocked up his hundredth game in League in the win against Rayo Vallecano. Standard and pride of the red and white academy, the midfielder is now one of the mainstays of the team. Congratulations, genius!

Diego Pablo Simeone said in the press room that his team "is a team of men" who always comes out ahead despite "difficulties." He also admitted that the 54 points that Atlético have today is something "amazing ".

Atletico Madrid thrashed Rayo Vallecano to add one more win and keep on top of the table. Two goals from Arda Turan, one of Villa and another from Diego Costa ended the rayista resistance.

Juanfran suspended ,Guilavogui with a strain and Mario Suarez and Gimenez are left out of the squad list for Vallecas. Meanwhile, Paco Jemez calls up 18 players including newcomer Rochina.

Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media after practice on Saturday morning to talk about the match against Rayo Vallecano.

The team takes advantage in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with the important 1-0 win against Athletic. Godin, in the first half, from a great center of Koke got the only goal of the game to take a lead to at San Mames.

The Uruguayan player, who played from the start against Athletic, was pleased with the result and recognised the hardness of a two-legged tie.