Diego Simeone sets La Liga record as Atletico Madrid close in on Champions League spot

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 5/12/24

Atletico Madrid have taken another step towards a La Liga top four finish with a late 1-0 home win against Celta Vigo.

Los Rojiblancos are now eight points ahead in fourth spot, as they aim to secure another UEFA Champions League place for next season, with three games remaining in 2023/24.

The hosts carved out a string of early chances but they were unable to punish a Celta side battling against relegation.

With the home side unable to convert those chances, Celta rallied after the restart, and Atletico only sealed the victory late on as Rodrigo De Paul crashed home a superb volley.

Rodrigo De Paul, that is special!

The Atleti player with a spectacular chest and volley from outside the box pic.twitter.com/kjEkPqNZX5

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Atletico Madrid need just one more win, to hold off fifth place Athletic Club, with today’s result marking an impressive milestone for Diego Simeone.

The Argentinian coach has now amassed 976 points as the most picked up by any manager in La Liga history.

Another record for Diego Simeone as Atletico Madrid close in on top four finish https://t.co/YFUkewU9iy

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