Simeone, Atletico and Madrid
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The Atletico Madrid head coach is always a compelling watch, as he proved again in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal
DIEGO SIMEONE says he changed Atletico Madrid’s hotel for their Champions League semi-final with Arsenal to save the club cash. Atletico were thumped 4-0 by the Gunners on their last visit to
Diego Simeone pulled off a managerial masterstroke at the Mestalla, opting to rest every single regular starter ahead of a season-defining Champions League semi-final with Arsenal. Despite the wholesale changes,
Mikel Arteta has defended Diego Simeone from criticism after Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a controversial draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The tie is finely poised at 1-1 after each team scored from the penalty spot - Viktor Gyokeres in the first half,
The 56-year-old manager has twice suffered Champions League final heartbreak with Atletico. He wants to put that right
Diego Simeone has offered a definitive update on Julian Alvarez's fitness following a late injury scare during Atletico Madrid's Champions League semifinal first leg against Arsenal.
Diego Simeone has said he is optimistic about Julian Alvarez after the Atletico Madrid striker was forced off against Arsenal. The Argentine was back in the Atletico starting line-up on Wednesday night after being rested completely for the 3-2 win over Athletic Club at the weekend.