Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he is 'very happy' with his players efforts following the 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at The Baladios Stadium on Sunday.
The UEFA Champions League league phase last night delivered a pair of one-sided scorelines, as Bayern Munich defeated Pafos in Cyprus while Atletico Madrid destroyed Eintracht Frankfurt in Spain.
Julian Alvarez delivered a sensational hat-trick to inspire Atletico Madrid to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night.
Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night was memorable not only for the dramatic stoppage-time winner by Virgil van Dijk but also for a historic milestone achieved by teenager Rio Ngumoha.
Liverpool edged a thrilling Champions League opener on Wednesday night, beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield, before manager Arne Slot turned his focus to Saturday's Merseyside derby with encouraging news on the injury front.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has admitted his team's poor start to the La Liga season is indefensible, saying there is "no justification" for taking just two points from their opening three matches.