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REUTERS/ISABEL INFANTES
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Sports News] This weekend, La Liga featured a highly anticipated match between
two giants, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. However, the outcome of the game was
unfavorable for Atletico Madrid, as they suffered a 0-1 defeat against
Barcelona. With this result, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone continues to
face a spell that has haunted him throughout his impressive career. Since
taking charge of Atletico Madrid, Simeone has led the team to face Barcelona on
17 occasions, but he has never been able to secure a victory against them. This
record has become a sore point for Simeone’s coaching, as defeating Barcelona
has remained an elusive dream for him. Despite this setback, Simeone’s
accomplishments and longevity at Atletico Madrid have solidified his status as
one of the club’s greatest managers. The club has shown its confidence in him
by extending his contract until 2027, making Simeone the longest-serving coach
in the club’s history.