article_snippet.sent: The reigning La Liga champions have surpassed expectations with the former Argentina midfielder in charge to become one of the most respected sides in Europe - where The reigning La Liga champions reached last season's Champions League final before losing to The reigning La Liga champions city rivals.
article_snippet.sent: Since then, Atletico have not been beaten by Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in six matches with victories in this season's Super Cup, King's Cup and both league clashes.
article_snippet.sent: manager Diego Simeone speaks to manager Diego Simeone players ahead of his players European showdown with city rivals Atletico Madrid .
article_snippet.sent: Simeone's side have not lost to Atletico Madrid in six meetings since the 2014 Champions League final .
article_snippet.sent: Atletico Madrid have exceeded most people's expectations by competing with the likes of Real and Barcelona .
highlights_snippet.sent: Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Diego Simeone's side have not lost to Diego Simeone's side city rivals in six games .
  