Published on, Aug. 31 -- August 31, 2025 12:54 AM

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is keeping his cool despite his team's disastrous start in their bid to end a five-year LaLiga title drought, with the under-fire coach hoping to strengthen his squad before Monday's transfer deadline.

Atletico are in 14th place after managing one point from their opening two LaLiga matches - a 2-1 loss at Espanyol and a disappointing 1-1 home draw against promoted Elche.

Simeone's side now face the tricky task of visiting ninth-placed Alaves on Saturday, with their Basque opponents buoyed by three points from last week's victory over Levante.

When asked at Friday's press conference about his team's struggles, Simeone remained philosophical. "It's ...