Alderweireld is working hard to earn the trust of Simeone. On Saturday, he played 90 minutes against Espanyol and knows how hard it is to be a starter for the red and whites.

The Spanish-Brazilian is in the squad of 22 after serving his ban running over from last year’s Europa League.

The Argentine coach spoke at the press conference and analysed the Atletico Madrid defeat in Cornellà and said the red and white’s still have the same goal , "to go game by game."

Belgian international started his first Atletico game in Cornellà. Despite the result, the defender put in a good performance in the centre of defence.

The Argentine coach has completed 100 games after the match against Espanyol. He become an idol for Atletico fans as a player and has extended that in management giving the team an identity based on the work that has led them to conquer the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Copa del Reyin just 2 year.

Atletico Madrid went down for the first time this season in a competitive match with a goal from Sergio Garcia in the second half. Koke hit the post and the referee ruled out a goal to Mario Suarez for offside.

The two players are now fully recovered and are in the list of 19 players that is without Aranzubia, Miranda, Guilavogui, Óliver and Baptistão.

The Argentine coach reviewed and analyzed Atletico’s next opponent in the league in a press conference prior to training in the Ciudad Deportiva hours before leaving for Barcelona to face Espanyol.

The Brazilian injured his foot during the training session on Wednesday in Majadahonda.

The Spanish team beat Georgia 2-0 and qualify for the World Cup in Brazil 2014. Juanfran played 90 minutes Koke came on after 65 minutes'.