
Raul Garcia completes 250 top flight games
The Atletico number 8 reached 250 games in el Riazor, where he started and was a key player in a game that saw Atletico certify their place in the Champions League for next season.
The Atletico number 8 reached 250 games in el Riazor, where he started and was a key player in a game that saw Atletico certify their place in the Champions League for next season.
Miranda went through the mixed zone after the goalless draw against Deportivo La Coruna. After certifying the Champions League for next year, the Brazilian made it clear that the group wants to win every game and then finish with a victory in the Cup of His Majesty the King.
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke to the media in the press room after the game that he thought had been very even although in his opinion his team had come closer to the victory. He warned that despite certifying qualification for the Champions League, they will continue to work in the same way until the end.
The match had all the ingredients of an intense, entertaining and highly charged clash. And the truth is that it had it all. In the first half there was more precautionary from both sides. Atletico Madrid had really studied their opponent and as the minutes passed began to take control of the match.
Thibaut Courtois is making headlines for his special performances. The Atletico goalkeeper is the goalkeeper that has kept the most clean sheets in Europe. He is also only 17 minutes away from beating goalkeeper Abel Resino to the record of most minutes without conceding away from home.
Atletico Madrid completed the final training session before traveling to Corunna where they will play tomorrow at 22:00. Diego Costa rejoined the group after not training yesterday due to an injury to his knee.
After recovering from grade II sprain that he picked up in his left ankle during the match against Valencia in Week 29, Arda Turan has been given the all clear and will be available for the next league game against Deportivo La Coruna.
Atletico Madrid returned to the morning session at Cerro del Espino after the trip to Azerbaijan. Simeone worked intensely focused on Saturday's game against Deportivo la Coruna at the Riazor.
Diego Pablo Simeone held is regular press conference after training at the Sports City, ahead of Saturday's game at the Riazor. He spoke of the wonders of Azerbaijan and how his team will face the end of the season.
The squad was back from Azerbaijan in the early hours and in the afternoon trained for about 90 minutes in the Majadahonda Sports City.