Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists he's happy after their 1-1 draw against Real Betis.

The result saw Atletico return to the top of the LaLiga table.

Simeone said, "I do not lie. I'm going game by game and I'm not going to change. I love this moment, I love it.

"I love it, because I have footballers who keep giving their soul. Vitolo hadn't played for how long? He entered a very important game. Lodi left the other day in the 30th minute, he came out with great enthusiasm, Herrera the same, Torreira the same and all that is positive for the team and the group.

"When the team works as a group, the prize eventually appears."

He added: "Anxiety grows and we are growing, especially in the LaLiga. Last year was transitional and we are in a nice and beautiful place that we have to sustain. We need to build strength to maintain it."