The Atletico manager assessed his team during the first half and great work of Adrian.

The first goal was a deja vu moment at the Calderon. The youth and the defender linked up just like on that historic nigh in may at the Bernabeu in the cup final.

Champions League football returned to the Vicente Calderon Stadium as Atletico Madrid kicked off their 2013/14 campaign at home against Russian side Zenit St Petersburg. The scene was set for a big night of football in Europe’s elite club competition.

Simeone submitted the list of players called up to complete the official training session at the Calderon. The Belgian Toby Alderweireld gets his first call whilst Diego Costa misses out through suspension.

Diego Pablo Simeone, Atletico coach said that Adrian will be the substitute for Diego Costa in the team and ensures that his squad is tremendously enthusiastic to defend the shirt in any competition.

Zenit defender, rival of Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon, spoke at a press conference about the game they face against Atletico.

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

An interview with a difference, you ask the questions.

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.