Alvaro Morata reveals what Diego Simeone said to him during CL semi

Although Tony Adams' side regrouped for the second half, the damage was already done and Real head into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with city rivals Atletico on the back of another impressive display.

And Saul Niguez's victor 21 minutes from time ensured they now need just one more point from their final two games to guarantee third place in La Liga ahead of Sevilla and avoid a Champions League qualifier in August.

Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Villarreal earlier on Saturday had left Real, who still have a game in hand, little margin for error.

Costa was also the man at fault as he was harshly adjudged to have handled inside his own box after a sensational piece of skill from Neymar eight minutes from time.

Asked about fellow transfer target Alexandre Lacazette, the Argentine was even more evasive: "With all due respect, I have but one objective, and that's the Eibar game".

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has addressed a rumour that he asked Alvaro Morata to cross the Madrid divide.

The 24-year-old is expected to leave Los Blancos in the summer having struggled to establish himself as a regular starter under coach Zinedine Zidane.

"We got the points again and we are very happy. Every time they have the chance to play they take it and score".

"We can talk about those two (James and Morata) and all the players who play less".

'I want to win the League and Champions League like everyone else.

"We could say that they've had a bad season because they've gone down, but all year long they've demonstrated that they can compete at this level".

"This fantastic season we're having is the most hard since I've been at the club". It means that Atletico need just one point from their last two games to assure another third place finish. Find us on Facebook too!