Diego Simeone has been named the Best La Liga Coach in December, an award for Atletico de Madrid’s sensational month of December which has seen the club rise to the top of the standings in the league.
After a summer of heavy spending by Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone’s red and white brigade will begin their 2024/25 La Liga campaign against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday (IST).
Marcos Andre joined Valencia's injury list this week, leaving the veteran Edinson Cavani as their only fit striker.
Atletico Madrid are not playing this weekend in the new season of La Liga, having given a late start to the season due to their involvement in the Champions League in the previous season.
Diego Simeone also shared his experience of playing at an empty Wanda Metropolitano and said that even though the fans were not there, "their soul was".
The 4-2 aggregate win on Wednesday saw Atleti advance to the quarterfinals, whereas holders Liverpool had to walk out of the league with a heavy heart.
Atleti on Tuesday night stunned defending champions Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16 of Champions League.
Meanwhile, the Argentine also admitted that The Mattress Makers need to work hard.
A 1-0 defeat at home to Barcelona this month crushed Atletico's chances of rejoining La Liga's title race before a draw away at Villarreal on Friday might have made it impossible for another year.
Under 49-year-old Argentine Diego Simone Atletico Madrid have reached the final of UEFA Champions League twice in last six years.
