The Zenit coach appeared at a press conference to discuss the upcoming game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday at 20:45 hours at the Vicente Calderon. Spalletti praised Atletico and Simeone .

Gabi was the Atletico player accompanying Simeone in the press conference. The captain made it clear that the only goal is to win against Zenit and maintains the philosophy of going game by game

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The Spanish international was involved in the act by the president of the Professional Football League ( LFP ), Javier Thebes, CEO and general manager of Panini Spain, Lluís Torrent, and the vice president and Mediterranean General Director of Burger King, Leo Leon.

Atletico Madrid continue with preparation from the Champions League match against Zenit on Wednesday at 20:45hours at the Estadio Vicente Calderon. In the session on Monday, Aranzubia trained alone due to discomfort in his injured finger.

Simeone rested the players who were part of the starting lineup against Almeria. Dani Aranzubia continues recovery from injury which saw him miss the league game.

The Argentine coach was happy with how his team approached the match against a "dangerous" opposition. He said his team was forceful, aggressive, intense and generated lots of scoring chances.

The Uruguayan completed his first official match with the red and whites with a good performance and was very organised defensively.

The midfielder returned to the starting eleven and proved once again that he is one of the most versatile of Simeone’s men.

Another attacking display from Atletico Madrid who continue their great start to the campaign. The Calderon remains the fortress where the team have score nine goals in two matches played at home. David Villa, Diego Costa with a penalty, Tiago and Raul Garcia got the goals with Rodri and Aleix Vidal for Almeria.