Atletico Madrid will face the Italian side in the knockout stages of the Champions League, after being paired in the draw in Nyon.

Atletico defender analyzed in the mixed zone the victory against Valencia and highlighted the major role of the fans to get the three points.

Diego Pablo Simeone spoke in the press room after the win over Valencia about the merit of the team to "solve the problems of the game" and admitted that the most important thing with his players is the internal competition in each of the positions.

After the big performance against Valencia, the Atletico striker showed his joy for the team and his good scoring form this season. For him the league is very long and they should continue to think game by game.

A fantastic second half display from Atletico Madrid saw them brush a side Valencia thanks to two goals from Diego and one from substitute Raul Garcia

The first team completed training at the Vicente Calderon Stadium before the match against Valencia. Simeone had the entire staff available except Guilavogui and Mario Suarez, who continue with their recovery.

The coach appeared in the press room before the media to discuss and analySe the match against Valencia tomorrow.

Most highly rated in November.

Our Belgian players wanted to personally greet fellow Belgium the President of the European Council who was awarded honorary doctorate by the Universidad San Pablo CEU and attended by Mariano Rajoy as host.

The Atletico Madrid player supports the football tournament organized by one of the clubs sponsors. A tournament which begins its territorial stage in Madrid on Sunday 15th of December.