Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid staying positive after tough week

Atleti have endured a difficult week for many reasons.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is looking for a response against Real Sociedad (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has denied there is an air of negativity within the camp after a bruising Champions League defeat by Benfica.

Atleti have endured a difficult week, losing 4-0 in Lisbon on Wednesday evening three days after their 1-1 derby draw with Real Madrid was marred by crowd trouble which has resulted in a fine and a partial closure of their Civitas Metropolitano Stadium for three games.