MADRID (Reuters) - Three points clear at the top of La Liga, a shrewd-looking signing in the bag and soaring optimism among their fans, Atletico Madrid are on could nine ahead of Wednesday's King's Cup semi-final clash against Real.
One of Spanish soccer's poorer relations, under inspirational coach Diego Simeone, Atletico are mounting a genuine challenge this term to bitter city rivals Real and Barcelona, the world's two richest clubs by income.
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