Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his side's intelligence in Tuesday's 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Bayer Leverkusen, saying the victory was "no coincidence".
Atletico Madrid need goals from all areas of the pitch to keep their LaLiga title charge alive, manager Diego Simeone said on Friday ahead of his side's home game against Mallorca.
Piero Hincapie had put Leverkusen a goal up in the first half, following Pablo Barrios' red card for Atleti, which had looked like it put the visitors on course for victory
Atletico Madrid are staying laser-focused on earning a top-eight Champions League finish in their last league-phase game at RB Salzburg, coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid have failed to win their last two games in LaLiga, and with some injuries up front, Diego Simeone wants more goalscorers.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkursen as they are set to play in Madrid in the Champions League.
Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrids comeback victory over Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting key moments and team spirit in the Champions League.
Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid have won their last four games against Mallorca in La Liga, keeping a clean sheet in each of the last three. They have never registered four consecutive shutouts against the Balearic c
If you had to choose, you’d probably categorise Diego Simeone as more of canine figure than feline, but there was no mistake on Tuesday night – he was purring about his football team. Atletico
Atletico Madrid booked its place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a top-eight finish and automatic qualification after a decisive 4-0 win over RB Salzburg on Wednesday including a double from Antoine Griezmann.