Jorge Resurreción Merodio

Diego Simeone Koke has been thrilled with Atletico Madrid's form going into next week's match with title rivals Barcelona.

Jorge Resurreción Merodio Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has brushed off claims he could depart the Vicente Calderon in the close-season.

Jorge Resurreción Merodio Koke picked up a hamstring injury against Eibar on Saturday, putting a dampener on Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win at Ipurua.

Claudio Mergen Taffarel A point against Galatasaray at the Vicente Calderon will seal Atletico Madrid's Champions League progression this week.

Diego Simeone Diego Simeone felt Atletico Madrid played a "great match" to win at Real Betis but goalscorer Koke joined his coach to play down title talk.

Jorge Resurreción Merodio Koke struck the decisive goal after seven minutes as Atletico Madrid beat Real Betis 1-0 to go second in La Liga at Real Madrid's expense.

Antoine Griezmann Koke and Antoine Griezmann scored first-half goals to lead Atletico Madrid to a handy first-leg advantage against a generous Sporting CP.

Jan Oblak Atletico Madrid's Koke was full of praise for team-mate and goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who was in the thick of the action against Sporting CP.

Jan Oblak Jan Oblak produced a brilliant penalty save against Getafe on Saturday, and Diego Simeone hopes it will not be his last for Atletico Madrid.

Antoine Griezmann Saul Niguez had words of praise for Arsene Wenger's legacy at Arsenal, although he suggested they need to fight more on the pitch.