The Ottoman midfielder signed the renewal of his contractual relationship with our club until June 30, 2017 . Arda is a member of the family and Caminero welcomed the renewal of another key part of the first team.

The Spanish international said that the team was able to react after the Russian equaliser

The Spaniard has been operated on successfully for the fracture he suffered in the face after being hit in the match against Zenit. This Friday he will leave the clinic and in three weeks will be back in action.

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 .