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,

Atlético Madrid secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League by overpowering RB Salzburg 4-1 in Austria on Wednesday night, though Diego Simeone is taking the tournament one game at a time.

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

Atletico Madrid will qualify for the Champions League round of 16 with a victory away to already-eliminated RB Salzburg on Wednesday.

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.

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 are fifth in the standings and need a win to guarantee direct qualification for the Round of 16 following last week's 2-1 comeback victory against Bayer Leverkusen.