Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hit out at Federation officials after defeat to Sevilla.

The 1-0 loss came just days before the first-leg of their Champions League round 16 tie against Inter Milan.

Simeone said: "We did not enter the game well, they found the goal that opened up the possibility of being calmer and enthusiastic. They had cons in the first half, in the second we corrected situations, the players entered well from the bench and I loved it.

"I congratulate the rival because they won a game with a lot of energy and we will continue in this line and they will enter when they have to enter."

On their looming clash with Inter, he also said: "The word is not calm, but proud of how we compete.

"The second half we did was extraordinary, the ball did not want to enter, like the other day, we had many chances. You have to be patient, take advantage of this week, that we have a little more time.

"Inter plays on Friday and we on Saturday, but calm thanks to the LaLiga and the Federation. We will go forward..."