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Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid staying positive after tough week - Atleti lost in Lisbon after their derby draw.

Diego Simeone has dismissed claims of negativity surrounding Atletico Madrid following their resounding 4-0 Champions League defeat to Benfica in midweek.

Diego Simeone would be under review by the Atlético Madrid leadership, so the directors are evaluating a replacement.

It’s been a tough week for Atletico Madrid. They have been dealing with the fallout of the crowd trouble that took place during the Madrid derby, and on Wednesday, they were thumped 4-0 by Benfica

Sunday's ugly scenes, with Atleti fans throwing objects at Madrid's goalkeeper, were bad enough, but Simeone's actions and words were even more irresponsible.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone dismissed claims of negativity surrounding his team after their 4-0 defeat against Benfica in the Champions League, and said on Saturday the setback will act as a catalyst for their comeback.

On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid had one of their most difficult Champions League nights in recent years. Diego Simeone’s side were convincing beaten 4-0 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz – it is a