Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone took time to reflect happily on his time at the club on Saturday after his side's 2-0 home win over Mallorca in LaLiga, the Argentine's 500th league game in charge of the team.

Simeone, who took charge of Atleti in 2011, saw his team put in a solid display in his milestone match. A first-half goal from Samuel Lino was followed up by a stoppage-time stunner from Antoine Griezmann to seal a 2-0 win. And Simeone took the chance to look back on his "journey" with the club.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his side's intelligence in Tuesday's 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Bayer Leverkusen, saying the victory was "no coincidence".

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says his squad are in good shape ahead of facing Real Mallorca. Atletico into the game having reached the Champions League top eight after victory against RB Salzburg. In this morning's presser, Simeone praised his fringe players and also the progress of summer arrival Conor Gallagher.

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

Atletico Madrid beat Mallorca 2-0 on Saturday to put the pressure on leaders Real Madrid before their visit to face Espanyol. Atletico's win moves them within a point of Real, who play later Saturday,