Atletico Madrid Boss Simeone Cuts Tense Figure Prior to Bilbao Clash

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid will face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in a highly-anticipated match.

Manager Diego Simeone spoke to the press ahead of the game, expressing his cautious optimism about his team's chances.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has adopted a cautious approach ahead of his team's La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference, Simeone acknowledged the quality of his opponents, saying, "Athletic Bilbao are a tough team to play against. They are well-organized and have some very good players."

Simeone also highlighted the importance of securing a positive result in the match, as Atletico Madrid look to maintain their pursuit of the La Liga title. "We need to be at our best to get a good result against Bilbao," he said. "We know it will be a difficult game, but we are confident in our abilities."

Sunday's match will take place at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT).