Simeone has provided a list of 16 called up which does not include the Belgian goalkeeper who was injured in the last training session in Majadahonda.

Juanfran Torres spoke to the media after the 'Committed' event. The Spanish international confirmed the "will" of the team to start a new cup campaign, where the team will give the maximum to "go as far possible."

Atletico Madrid comfortably beat the Indonesian side Mitra Kukar a match in preparation for the defense of the Copa del Rey. Simeone side came out strong and got three goals in the first half. Villa and Insua got the second half goals.

Atletico were prominent in the Professional Football League Gala. Diego Pablo Simeone took the trophy for best coach of last year and Thibaut Courtois was named best goalkeeper.

The Atletico keeper received the trophy for his goalkeeping last season at the gala organized by Marca in the Red Room of the Canal Theatre.

The Atletico coach analysed Atletico Madrid’s performance in the Martinez Valero and said that it is an "important victory against a tough opponent."

Jorge Resurrección Merodio, Koke , scored the first goal in Elche, which opened the doors to success. The Madrid born player recognised the importance of victory and stressed the team work that led to victory.

Filipe Luis Kasmirski continues to write his name in the history books of Atletico. In the match against Elche, the Brazilian international reached a whopping 150 games defending our club. 150 meetings riddled with successes. Congratulations genius!

Diego Godin played his 100th Premier League game with Atletico Madrid in the win at Elche. The defender who came in 2010, has become a real leader at the heart of the defense during the last four seasons.

Atletico Madrid won in Elche with competence and clarity to a combative Elche , which kept the pulse of ours in the first half. The success of Koke and Diego Costa was the thirteenth to achieve final victory.