Joao Miranda appeared before the media in the Majadahonda Sports city and said the match against Sevilla will be "difficult " as they have improved a lot as a team in the first round.

The footballer appeared in the mixed zone after the game in which Atletico assured that qualification is the work of the whole team.

The Atletico coach said in the press room that victory in this tie is a triumph of team working with conviction and hard work every day. He also admitted that dead balls are a good tool in tough matches.

Simeone’s warriors beat Valencia with goals from Godin and Raúl García to progress to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. In a game full of chances for both sides, set pieces won it for our boys.

Mario Suárez misses out of the squad for the Cup match, as he continues his recovery. Meanwhile, Pizzi brings 20 players to Madrid.

The Argentine coach appeared at the press conference before the match against Valencia and said the team will try their best to progress in the cup

The Atletico captain was satisfied in the mixed zone with the final result of the match against Barcelona and for the first round of games.

The Atletico records in this 2013/14 season could not be better. Finishing the first 19 league games, Simeone’s Atletico is the best in the history of the first round with the three-point format.

Diego Pablo Simeone spoke at the press room in the Vicente Calderón of the great work of the team in the match against Barcelona and highlighted the commitment of the players.

The Calderon is made for special night and this ranks up there with the best of them. A clash between the top two teams in la Liga, first versus second with all at stake.