BARCELONA (Reuters) - Striker Mario Mandzukic arrived at Atletico Madrid with the task of replacing Diego Costa and his work rate and attitude against Juventus on Tuesday showed why he has become such an invaluable team member.
Coach Diego Simeone has had to reconstruct Atletico, with their La Liga triumph and run to the Champions League final last season leading to the departure of key figures like Costa, Filipe Luis and on-loan Thibaut Courtois to Chelsea.
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