Alfredo Relaño looks at the new-look Atlético - one which has been rebuilt virtually from scratch and tore Real Madrid to shreds in their pre-season friendly.

Diego Costa's sending off was more significant perhaps because it was a game that many of us were clinging onto as the one that could keep LaLiga alive.

Diego Simeone celebrated his seventh anniversary as Atlético Madrid manager on December 23

La primera lista de Luis Enrique se esperaba con la natural curiosidad

As they say in bullfighting: when the bull emerges, everyone sits down. The chit-chat and the how-do-you-dos in the stands come to an end...

Lopetegui revealed his squad for the World Cup in Russia, and AS editor Alfredo Relaño sees little to argue about in what he sees as a formidable squad.

A two goal cushion without conceding at home puts one foot in the Europa League semi-final for Atlético Madrid.