The coaching staff began preparing for the Cup final against Real Madrid with the absence of the players who started the match against Barcelona. All set for a magical week.

Send your questions with the hashtag #CopaRojiblanca. The club will published a video on Thursday with the answers to the best questions.

Filipe Luis and Mario Suarez were the first Atletico players to appear before the media in the build up to the cup final. They appeal for concentration from the first minute of the game.

The Atletico full back praised the efforts of his colleagues and spoke of how bad luck played its party in the defeat.

Tiago Mendes went through the mixed zone after the match against Barcelona. Sad about the defeat and optimistic about the final

Diego Pablo Simeone regrets being unable to get the three points despite a great match played.

Bacelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in the Calderon. Falcao gave Atleti the leade but goals from Alexis and an own goal from Gabi made it 2-1 to the visitor.

Diego Pablo Simeone took five youth player to work with his team. Diego Costa, Mario and Courtois worked on their own under the watchful supervision of various members of the coaching staff.

The young midfielder stopped by in the press room after returning to the starting lineup in vigo and before the game against Barcelona on Sunday. The match against the Catalans is all the youngster is thinking about despite the upcoming Cup final

Diego Pablo Simeone carried out a session on Thursday at the Sports City with the squad divided into two groups. Those who started in Vigo worked in the gym and then also did some light work on the pitch. And the rest, along with seven youngsters, worked for an hour and a half on the grass.