Diego Pablo Simeone passed through the newsroom after the draw against Sevilla in a game he called "hard and locked." The Argentine said the point obtained allows Atletico to continue fighting for "a special place ".

The Atletico keeper appeared before the media after finishing the match and said the team will continue to work to maintain a good level this season.

Atletico Madrid and Sevilla drew the first match of the second round. Villa’s goal gave the lead to Atletico but Rakitic's penalty equalized. A points see’s Simeone’s men stay as co-leaders.

Simeone named the squad to face Sevilla after the morning training session and included the Spaniard who’s recovered from his flu. Meanwhile, Emery brings 18 players including Jairo.

The Atletico coach appeared at a news conference hours before receiving Sevilla, in he highlighted the great progress that the visitors have made since the arrival of Emery.

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.