Soccer-Simeone wants strong Atletico finish after LaLiga title dreams dashed

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Rayo Vallecano - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 24, 2025 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid are focused on ending the season on a high despite the title being out of their reach, coach Diego Simeone said on Friday, a month before the LaLiga side head to the United States to participate in the Club World Cup.

Atletico, who host 11th-placed Real Sociedad on Saturday, sit third in the standings on 67 points, 12 points off leaders Barcelona and eight behind second-placed Real Madrid with four games left to play.