Diego Pablo Simeone appeared in the press room after winning 3-2 against Levante. The coach was impressed by the vibrant performance from his team and thanks to the "effort and heart" managed to pull ahead.
The Atletico records in this 2013/14 season could not be better. With two game to finish the first round, Simeone’s Atletico is the best in history in the first round with the three-point format.
The final game of 2013 saw Levante welcomed to the Vicente Calderon with Atleti going in to the game as joint leaders in La Liga with 43 points from the first 16 games, level with current league champions Barcelona.
Diego Pablo Simeone has named the squad for the match against Levante. Mario Suarez misses out injured and Leo Baptistão, Insua and Giménez don’t make the cut.
Diego Pablo Simeone spoke in the press room after the win against Sant Andreu. Content with the enthusiasm and willingness of the team, the Argentine said again that the most important thing about this team is the will and the group.
The players enjoyed their first official minute under the orders of Diego Pablo Simeone. The midfielder put in a good performance while the striker marked his debut with a goal.
Atletico certified their passage to the second round of the Copa del Rey with a victory against Sant Andreu. Carroza put the Catalans ahead, Alderweireld and Hector rounded off a vibrant meeting.