Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid Champions League final: Simeone's men
Jan Oblak
When Chelsea called an end to Thibaut Courtois’s three-year loan spell at the Calderón, most Atleti fans feared the Belgian’s departure would herald the end of the club’s rock-solid defence. How wrong they were. This season Oblak has been imperious. With
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Felipe Luis
Mr. Reliable himself. The Brazilian left back offers a healthy mixture of South American flair and defensive resilience. His season-long stint at Chelsea now seems like a distant memory.
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Diego Godin
The Uruguayan centre back is regarded as one of the best in the business, and with good reason. A totemic leader on the pitch who embodies his manager's footballing philosophy to a tee.
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Giménez
Had Oblak not saved Müller's penalty, the young Uruguayan might be hiding under a rock now. Putting that moment of madness aside though, Giménez has helped marshal European football's most impenetrable defence this season.
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Juanfran
The 31-year-old's ability to transition from defence to attack to defence again defies logic. His performances often go under the radar but his contribution to the team is monumental.
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Gabi
Gabi is Atleti's beating heart in the middle of the park and represents the team's grit and determination in spades.
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Augusto Fernández
The Argentinian caught Cholo's eye when both men were still at River Plate and has seamlessly slotted into the team since joining from Celta Vigo back in January. Sacrifice and selflessness in abundance. Watching him cover every blade of grass at the Alli
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Koke
The husky-voiced Spaniard's vision is often overlooked but his assists have been pivotal for Atlético.
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Saúl Ñíguez
Saúl is the most versatile player in Simeone's ranks. The 21-year-old has so much in his locker, it’s a wonder the hinges haven't come off yet. He can do a job as a defensive midfielder, as an out-and-out winger or behind the strikers. Oh, and let's not f
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Yannick Carrasco
Injuries and adjusting to a new league meant the Belgian took a while to get going but in recent months the ex-Monaco man has proved himself to be a reliable attacking outlet. Blistering pace, a penchant for wrong-footing defenders and a wicked shot have
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Ángel Correa
The Argentinian spent last season sidelined after undergoing heart surgery but has now become a regular feature of the team. Atleti's high octane approach to the game requires busy bodies to come off the bench, and Correa is exactly that. Nippy and stout,
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Fernando Torres
There was a lot of scoffing when the Mattress Makers welcomed back El Niño and although he and the fans had to endure a painfully-long wait for his 100th goal for the club, the Torres of old has since awoken. The ex-Liverpool striker has found a rich vein
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Antoine Griezmann
Seven Champions League goals, including that tidy finish past Manuel Neuer at the Allianz, the Frenchman has taken the mantle as Atleti's sharpest gunslinger up front. Despite not possessing the physique of an out-and-out striker, the former Real Sociedad
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Profe Ortega
Simeone is undoubtedly the general of the Atleti battalion but every army needs a drill sergeant. That’s where Óscar Ezequiel Ortega del Río comes in. It’s the Uruguayan fitness instructor/motivator who puts the players through their paces and instills Ch
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