Diego Simeone is determined to bring Dário Essugo to Atlético Madrid, with the young midfielder attracting interest from top clubs across Europe.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says they'll go for the win against RB Salzburg in their final Champions League group game.

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.

While Atlético Madrid dreams of adding three stars to their squad, Diego Simeone is already planning ahead and looking to bolster his defense with a new right-back. The player chosen for this important mission is Jesús Areso,

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 booked their 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.

Simeone's side lost top spot in LaLiga to Real Madrid at the weekend following a 1-1 draw against Villarreal, but he was confident that nothing would distract his team on European duty

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has continued his spat with his Real Madrid counterpart Carlo Ancelotti. Simeone implied that refereeing decisions have gone Madrid's way for "100 years" when asked about their 5-2 Copa del Rey home win over Celta Vigo last week, with the away side not awarded a penalty after appealing for one.