Diego Simeone described his Atletico Madrid players as “gladiators” and rated their performance a 10 out of 10 after they rescued a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo in LaLiga. Atleti saw midfielder Pablo Barrios sent off just seven minutes into Saturday’s game and later fell behind to an Iago Aspas penalty.

Celta Vigo coach Claudio Giraldez admitted some frustration after their 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid. Celta couldn't take advantage of Pablo Barrios' dismissal as Iago Aspas' penalty was pegged back by Atletico 's Alexander Sorloth. Giraldez said afterwards: "Drawing at the Metropolitano is a good result.

Atletico Madrid wasted a golden opportunity to go top of the LaLiga table after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Celta Vigo on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s side played almost the entire game with a man short,