What They're Saying

• by Soccer America , Dec 30, 2013

"It would be stupid not to think about it, above all looking at the standings."

-- Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team can end Real Madrid and Barcelona's decade-long stranglehold on La Liga this season. Atletico Madrid is tied at the top of the standings on 46 points with Barcelona, which has a slightly better goal difference. Real Madrid is five points behind the leaders. (Reuters)