Diego Pablo Simeone said in the press room that his team "is a team of men" who always comes out ahead despite "difficulties." He also admitted that the 54 points that Atlético have today is something "amazing ".

Atletico Madrid thrashed Rayo Vallecano to add one more win and keep on top of the table. Two goals from Arda Turan, one of Villa and another from Diego Costa ended the rayista resistance.

Juanfran suspended ,Guilavogui with a strain and Mario Suarez and Gimenez are left out of the squad list for Vallecas. Meanwhile, Paco Jemez calls up 18 players including newcomer Rochina.

Diego Pablo Simeone appeared before the media after practice on Saturday morning to talk about the match against Rayo Vallecano.

The team takes advantage in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with the important 1-0 win against Athletic. Godin, in the first half, from a great center of Koke got the only goal of the game to take a lead to at San Mames.

The Uruguayan player, who played from the start against Athletic, was pleased with the result and recognised the hardness of a two-legged tie.

Atletico midfielder assisted the goal from Godin and went on to highlight the work and intensity shown by the team against a tough opponent. He believes the tie is still open.

After a 1-0 win against Athletic, Diego Pablo Simeone said in the press room that the game "was very tight" and that the tie will be decided at San Mames, and is at the same level of opportunities for both teams despite the Rojiblanco advantage.

Diego Pablo Simeone calls up 18 players to face Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey

The Atletico coach appeared at the press conference before the match against Athletic to analyse the Cup tie which starts tomorrow at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.