Berta hopeful Atletico can hold on to star names

Diego Simeone's side have defied expectations and sit second in La Liga - level on points with leaders Barcelona - following a fine first half of the season.

Atletico have prospered despite selling star striker Radamel Falcao - who scored 70 goals in 91 appearances during his time at Estadio Vicente Calderon - to Ligue 1 side Monaco in the previous transfer window.

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