True Or False? Diego Simeone Accepts Chelsea Coaching Job

For a very long time Coach Diego Simeone has been tipped and linked to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge and reports confirm that the action filled gaffer has accepted the offer but can he escape the ruthless sacking approach of Abrahimovic when the ups are down?

Diego Simeone has informed Atletico Madrid that he will leave the club at the end of the season to take over at Chelsea, according to OK Diario.

Real Sociedad 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Diego's Men Cruise In Away Victory

Antoine Griezmann once again returned to haunt his former club as Atletico Madrid ground out a 2-0 Liga win over nine-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Griezmann, who netted when Atletico won by the same scoreline in the two teams' meeting in the Spanish capital last season, scored a stunning ninth-minute solo effort at the Anoeta.

The contest fell some way short of such excellence thereafter, with Diego Simeone's men struggling for fluency as they tasted victory for the first time in four outings across all competitions.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: REAL MADRID vs ATLETICO MADRID - All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know

                                                            Read more after the cut....

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Beating Atletico Is Key To Ancelotti's Future At Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti knows that his future as Real Madrid boss hinges on getting past Atlético and continuing the club's quest to successfully defend their Champions League title. The Italian lifted Real Madrid's tenth European crown last May. However, in football, you are only as good as your last game and that achievement has already been assigned to the history books.

He has led 'Los Blancos' to a European Super Cup, a Club World Cup, a 22-game winning streak and the chance of winning yet another league title, his fourth in a fourth different country. However, these impressive achievements may not be enough to save the Real Madrid boss's job.

ATLETICO MADRID 4 REAL MADRID 0: Watch The Goals & Highlights

              

VALENCIA 3 ATLETICO MADRID 1: Watch The Goals & Highlights

             

REAL MADRID 1 ATLETICO MADRID 2: Watch The Goals & Highlights

             

Iker Casillas Is My Best Player In Real Madrid - Diego Simeone

'El Cholo' Simeone surprised everyone when he revealed the name of the Real Madrid's best player after the departure of Di María, "Casillas is the one I like the best at Real Madrid".Who's in charge in the capital? "In 'la Liga' we are and in Europe, Real Madrid". Who's the favourite? "It's not just on the premise that over 38 games, the norm is Madrid or Barça win, but a single match is another thing and it's there that we have a good chance".

Speaking of new arrival Cerci, "He's been working with us for ten days. He's working very hard. We need him for his speed. He'll be in the 18 for tomorrow".

LA LIGA: Barcelona Leads In Best League Start

La Liga is more a marathon than a sprint. Spain's Primera Divison will be won by the team that can consistently churn out the best results over the course of a 38-game, nine-month campaign. But Barcelona came flying out of the blocks on Saturday to impress the most on the first weekend of action. Pipped at the post by Atletico last term, the Blaugrana began a new era under Luis Enrique on Sunday and kicked off in some style with a superb 3-0 win at home to Elche, a victory which saw Lionel Messi back to his brilliant best and the emergence of young striker Munir El Haddadi as an exciting talent for the future - as well as the present, after netting in between the Argentine's two strikes.

"It was a nice night for everyone," Luis Enrique said afterwards. "The fans have gone home happy."

PUNISHMENT!!! Diego Simeone Banned For Eight Matches

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been handed an eight-match ban for his conduct during the second leg of the Supercopa de Espana. The Argentine was sent from the touchline due to his over-exuberant protests in the 25th minute of the match against Real Madrid on Friday, and was seen to tap the fourth official on the back of the head twice in the aftermath.

Atletico went on to win the two-legged encounter 2-1 on aggregate, but Simeone's behaviour was expected to land him in hot water.After eventually making his way down the tunnel, Simeone continued to flout the rules by making his way into the stands to watch the remainder of the encounter.

Atletico Madrid & Diego Simeone Play Their Own Version Of "TOTAL FOOTBALL" - Johan Cruyff

Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch player and former manager of Barcelona, was once asked his thoughts on the footballing philosophy known as “total football”. The man, who is arguably the biggest proponent of the football tactic, replied: “Attackers could play as defenders and defenders as attackers. Everyone could play everywhere.”

Total football is an attack oriented strategy (not counter-attacking) where players have no definite position. With the exception of the goalkeeper, everybody is allowed to play anywhere on the field. Coordination, spacing, and player movement are the key elements of total soccer. The strategy was championed by the Dutch World Cup teams of the 70′s, which featured Johan Cruyff. Once the player turned manager with Barcelona, Cruyff took elements of the philosophy and created his own tactic which became known as “tiki-taka”.

SPANISH SUPER CUP: ATLETICO 1 REAL 0 - Mario Mandzukic Shoots Simeone's Men To Glory

Atlético Madrid claimed the first trophy of the Spanish season by defeating city rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, thanks to a 1-0 second leg victory over Los Blancos on Friday night at the Vicente Calderón. New striker Mario Mandzukic's second minute goal held up the whole way as the Rojiblancos earned the silverware thanks to a 2-1 advantage on aggregate.

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone's 4-2-3-1 consisted of Miguel Ángel Moyá in goal, Juanfran, João Miranda, Diego Godin and Siquiera in defense. Gabi and Tiago slotted in as defensive midfielders while Koke, Antoine Griezmann and Raul Garcia formed the attacking midfield behind lone striker Mario Mandzukic.

There was talk out of the Real Madrid camp that head coach Carlo Ancelotti would opt for new arrival Keylor Navas over Iker Casillas in goal, but in the end the Italian stuck with the Spanish veteran. Joining Casillas was a back four of Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Fabio Coentrao. The midfield was anchored by Luka Modric, Xabi Alonso and Toni Kroos while up front Cristiano Ronaldo was still hampered by the injury he sustained in Tuesday first leg so his spot was conceded to new arrival James.

ANCELOTTI vs SIMEONE: Familiar Foes Meet For The Seventh Time In Less Than A Year

They will look for each other when they exit the tunnel and will shake each other's hand on the touchline. They will probably even smile as they recall their elegant exchange of words after the Spanish Super Cup first leg.

Simeone and Ancelotti are slowly forging a sporting rivalry that is now moving into the press room. Madrid derby games are back in all their glory and that is reflected in both the players' and coaches' appearances in front of the press. Simeone's controversial comments on Di María led to Ancelotti hitting back sarcastically and referring to Bale's Champions League goal in Lisbon.

AMAZING!!! 6 Trophies Each For Real & Atletico Since 2010 Despite A Difference Of €465m Spending

Real Madrid and Atletico have won six trophies apiece since 2010 - despite a vast deficit in budget and spending. Atletico won the Europa League under Quique Sanchez Flores in 2009-2010, also missing out in the final of the Copa del Rey that same season as they lost to Sevilla, before winning the Uefa Super Cup at the beginning of 2010-11. And since then, Diego Simeone has added another Europa League crown (in 2011-2012), another Uefa Super Cup (also in 2012), a Copa del Rey (by beating Madrid in the final at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2012-13) and a Liga title (in 2013-2014).

Madrid, meanwhile, have only just caught up with that tally over the same period. Real won three titles in as many seasons under Jose Mourinho: a Copa del Rey in 2010-11, La Liga in 2011-12 and the Spanish Supercopa in 2012-13. His successor, Carlo Ancelotti, has also accumulated three trophies, albeit in less time, after claiming the Copa del Rey and the Champions League (defeating Atletico in the latter last May) in his debut season, before adding the Uefa Super Cup just last week with victory over Sevilla.

Barcelona And Real Madrid Now More Stronger - Diego Simeone

Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid face a near-impossible task to defend their league title as he feels Barcelona and Real Madrid have become even stronger than last term.

The Vicente Calderon side finished three points clear of both traditional Spanish giants last season, winning their first league title for 18 years and even reached the Champions League final. Simeone, though, fears it might be too much to ask a repeat of that success following the arrival of Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic at Barca and that of Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez at Madrid.

"Atletico are not like Barcelona and Real Madrid. They have a structure that allows them to spend €80 million on one player, while we have spent about €100m in total," Simeone told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

GOODBYE!!! Real Madrid Supporters Applaud Di Maria With Rousing Reception

In my opinion the frequent applaud that was given to the out of favour Madrid star was a means of saying goodbye. Diego Simeone stood to the defence of is fellow country man by calling him the best player in Madrid but Ancelotti responded against the statement. Well i feel Carlo is making a mistake to let of Di Maria and this justifies why Ozil took to his heels, lol......

UEFA CHAMPIONs LEAGUE : Atletico Madrid's Coach Simeone thanks mothers of his troops

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone thanked his players' mothers for producing such gutsy sons after the La Liga leaders fought back to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Wednesday and secure their place in the Champions League final.

After last week's semifinal, first leg at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid ended 0-0, Atletico fell behind to a strike from former captain Fernando Torres in the 36th minute of the return encounter at Stamford Bridge.

However, they refused to throw in the towel and goals from Adrian, Diego Costa and Arda Turan drove them into the final of Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 1974, setting up a meeting with wealthy city rivals Real Madrid.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ArjenRobben Launches Anti-Football Tactics Attack Against Chelsea & Atletico Madrid

Arjen Robben has launched a scathing attack on the football philosophies of Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
He told Sky Sports News: "I don't really care [who wins]. I watched the 90 minutes last week and I couldn't watch it – the match had nothing to do with football.

"The two managers (Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone), I respect them and everybody has their own way, but I think Real Madrid will win the Champions League and I wish them all the best."

Robben was not shy in critiquing his own side's performance, claiming that they had to accept the heavy defeat that saw them beaten 5-0 on aggregate.

Diego Simeone Refuses To Criticise Chelsea's Negative Football Tactics

Diego Simeone has refused to criticise Chelsea’s negative approach in recent games ahead of Atlético Madrid’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues adopted a defensive game-plan to secure a goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon last week before securing a 2-0 victory at Premier League leaders Liverpool thanks to a brace of counter-attacking goals.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers criticised José Mourinho for parking “two buses” at Anfield on Sunday, whilst Chelsea infuriated the Atlético fans with their time-wasting tactics in the Spanish capital last Tuesday.

Diego Simeone Scared Of Chelsea Ahead Of Champions League Clash

Diego Simeone believes Chelsea's victory over Liverpool without several of their star men shows they can hurt his Atletico Madrid side on Wednesday.

The two clubs enter the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with the scores locked at 0-0 after a stalemate last Tuesday at the Vicente Calderon.

Simeone is under no illusions as to the task at hand for his troops and is anticiapting a tough clash at Stamford Bridge.