Overview

• Atlético have taken six points from 15, their poorest opening under Diego Simeone.
• The Metropolitano hosts Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday and Real Madrid on Saturday in successive derbies.
• UEFA has opened a file over Simeone’s sending-off against Liverpool, with reporting pointing to a short ban and a fine rather than a heavy sanction.
• Simeone said he does not believe his job is at risk and appealed to supporters for patience and work to steady the team.
• He confirmed Álex Baena’s return to the squad and publicly backed Julián Álvarez to rediscover his scoring form.