"Winning would be a relief, that's the reality, the way I see it,"
"Over the last 14 years, we have built an enormous legacy, and we must maintain it. I am in a position where I am the most closely watched person, and I have to accept that."
"We've tried to identify the mistakes that prevented us from scoring more points,"
"That was the most important part. Players arrived with their national teams tired, in pain... We hope they can be in the best shape for the match."
Atletico Madrid have made their worst league start under Diego Simeone, drawing with Elche and Alaves after an opening defeat to Espanyol, leaving them 17th. The team failed to capitalise on a promising transfer window and face mounting pressure ahead of a Champions League opener against Liverpool. Opta gave Atletico an 11.7% title chance at the season start, now down to 2.3% entering matchday four. Villarreal remain unbeaten with two wins and a draw and lead LaLiga in shot conversion (15.4%), while Atletico sit at 7%. Simeone says the squad has intensified work to correct mistakes and manage tired, injured players.
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