Manchester City is "bursting at the seams", the English champions have given up on the title race and have been eliminated from the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola apparently made a costly mistake by refusing to promise Julián Alvarez more minutes on the pitch.
Alvarez was acquired by Atletico and "flourished" - the popular Spider, with the only goal in the derby against Bilbao, took the "colchoneros" to the top of La Liga. At least for a day, and in the Champions League, Atletico is competitive.
Coach Diego Simeone praised Pauk's performance against Bilbao, and the Argentine scored the winner seven minutes after coming off the bench, in the 66th minute.
"When his transfer happened, we were very happy because he is an extraordinary player, just like Luis Suarez was in his time. These players have talent, they are special, just like David Villa was in his time. I like his modesty, the way he works, whether he is strengthening the left flank or waiting on the bench to enter the field," said the Atletico coach.
Only Pauk scored 40 goals in 21 games for Atletico.
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