Atletico facing worst crisis under Simeone, says Gabi


Atletico Madrid's Gabi Fernandez celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Madrid during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid March 2, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

MADRID (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid are facing the biggest crisis of the Diego Simeone era after falling 12 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid, according to club captain Gabi Fernandez.

Simeone's side lost 3-0 at Villarreal on Monday to fall to sixth in the standings and they have 10 points less than they did at the same stage last season.

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