Diego Simeone accuses Real Madrid of doing this against Atletico Madrid

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has accused Real Madrid of playing defensively as Real Madrid beat his Atletico Madrid team 2-1 in the Metropolitano on Sunday.

Simeone said: “Watching Real Madrid defending low and attacking like that reminds me of our Atlético with Diego Costa. Some criticised that we played too defensively…”

Meanwhile, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Rodrygo and Federico Valverde as very special players.

Ancelotti said: “Valverde and Rodrygo are very special players. They represent the modern player, technical and physical. We are delighted with them.”