I liked everything against Bayern – Simeone proud of 'one of the best' Atletico wins

Los Rojiblancos proved clearly superior to their visitors in the Champions League, prompting their coach to heap praises on their performance

Diego Simeone revelled in Atletico Madrid's Champions Leage win over Bayern Munich, describing it as one of the club's best under his charge.

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A first-half goal from Yannick Ferreira Carrasco saw Atletico to a 1-0 victory against the Bundesliga giants on Wednesday.

He may have led Atletico to a La Liga title and two Champions League finals, but Simeone was particularly proud of their latest win.

"I feel lucky to be manager of this club. It is a club with passion and a promise to play every game as we want. Today I liked everything," he said to Uefa.com.

"We pressed them well, when we sat back and set up for the counter we did it well. When we had to suffer we did.

"We were intense for the 90 minutes against a very hard side and it is one of the best achievements since I've been here at Atletico Madrid."

Carrasco scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes before half-time, his shot hitting the inside of the post and going in.

Simeone, who saw Antoine Griezmann miss a late penalty, lauded his defence, particularly centre-backs Diego Godin and Stefan Savic.

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"The teamwork today was brilliant. Such intelligence, intensity, winning the ball back and counter-attacking," he said.

"Savic and Godin were brilliant. We have four brilliant centre-backs who I think are the best in the world."

Atletico are top of Group D with six points after their win, sitting three clear of Bayern.

Robben to start against Cologne, suggests Ancelotti

The Dutchman has struggled for game time due to injury but his coach hinted he could field him this weekend as Bayern Munich look to bounce back from Champions League defeat

Carlo Ancelotti has suggested Arjen Robben could start for Bayern Munich in Saturday's Bundesliga encounter versus Cologne, as he looks to rest some key figures.

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The Netherlands international recently made his comeback after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but has yet to make his way into the starting XI again after his groin injury.

Nevertheless, Robben could get the nod against Cologne as Bayern look to make it six wins from as many Bundesliga outings.

Ancelotti is looking to refresh his side after his first defeat as die Roten boss against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, and stated Robben could be one of the players to come in.

"I think it is important to rotate some players on Saturday," Ancelotti told reporters at a press conference. "Robben could feature from the start. Arjen's situation has improved.

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"[Franck] Ribery had some problems, but he will be ready. I am not a doctor, but I think he was just a bit tired. 

"Cologne are a good team and are still unbeaten. They have some very quick players. It will be a difficult game, also because we played in midweek. That's why I will rotate."

Robben's contract with Bayern is due to expire at the end of the 2016-17 campaign, but Ancelotti is confident the Dutch winger will sign a renewal.

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"Robben is an important player and has always been important for Bayern," the Italian said.

"I don't think there will be any problems if he wants to stay. It's up to the club now. But there is still time to talk about a contract renewal."

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