Diego Simeone, the Argentine manager of Atletico Madrid, is preparing for his 51st Madrid derby against Real Madrid, urging new players to stay calm. The club spent approximately 125 million euros this summer strengthening their squad with players such as Cristian Romero, Morten Hjulmand, Kang-in Lee, Alejandro Grimaldo, and Jonathan David. Atletico, currently fourth in La Liga with 13 points, face Real Madrid in second place with 15 points under new manager José Mourinho. In September 2025, Atletico demolished Real Madrid 5-2. Simeone is asking his revamped squad to channel nerves into confidence and combine individual quality with collective security.
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