Why Simeone can't afford another slip at Atletico

Joao Felix Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the Portugal national team as a forward. (Courtesy)

Diego Simeone has called it a transition season for Atletico Madrid but while he was the best man before, results have raised doubts about whether he is right for what comes next.

A 1-0 defeat at home to Barcelona this month crushed Atletico’s chances of rejoining La Liga’s title race before a draw away at Villarreal on Friday might have made it impossible for another year.