MADRID :Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is hoping his side can ride the high of their 5-2 demolition of Real Madrid and take it into their Champions League home clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.

The victory marked the first time in 75 years that Atletico scored five goals against their city rivals, a milestone that arrived amid a turbulent season start, with fans questioning Simeone's leadership following a single win in their opening six matches across all competitions.

"In previous matches we went through difficulties; in the last few we did better. But there is still a long way to go. In football, as in life, there are low moments and high moments. We will face the season as we face life," Simeone told a press conference on Monday.

The coach will not be on the sidelin

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