Diego Simeone rejects calls of 'favouritism' as Giuliano scores Atletico's first goal

Atletico Madrid down to 2-0 The League home win The Palms in a family business in the Spanish capital.

Los Rojiblancos extend their unbeaten record at home this season in domestic action as Giuliano Simeone scored his first goal for the club.

By Diego the youngest son returned to Madrid this summer, after a spell on loan at Alaves in 2023/24, and the 21-year-old was eased into the team.

With his father expressing concerns about Atletico's lack of goals in recent weeks, he turned to the boy of the Simeone clan, to great effect.

As expected, Simeone Sr faced questions after the match about his decision to play his son, and the Argentinian coach rejected any suggestion of playing favourites.

“I see Giuliano as a player, since we decided that he should stay, it is the same as with any player, he can help us”, as quotes from Marco.

“I only think about the team, not about anyone or anything, it's no different with my son.

“He did what he had to do, that's why he's at Atletico. Those who run play and those who run less play less.”

Next up for Simeone is a UEFA Champions League trip to France to face Paris Saint-Germain on November 6 after losing in their last two European games, against Benfica and Lille