Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was delighted with Mario Suarez's performance in victory over Espanyol.
Suarez struck in the 2-0 win on the same day he was being linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in the Madrid press.
Simeone said: "Mario's contribution was not just about the goal. Hopefully he'll continue along these lines when he's asked to play, which is what everyone's interested in.
"Both him and the team."
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