Reus Deportiu vs Atletico Madrid: Simeone's side face in-form underdogs
The Rojiblanco will travel to Estadio Camp Nou Municipal to face in-form lower-league side Reus Deportiu in the Copa del Rey this week
Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid have enough depth to cope with some impending fixture congestion as they prepare for the first leg of their Copa del Rey fourth-round tie with Reus Deportiu.
The trip to Catalunya will be the first in a sequence of six games in the space of 20 days, which includes an important Champions League clash with Benfica.
Atletico are enjoying a run of 10 games without defeat, seven of which have been draws, but suffered a blow in the 1-0 Liga victory over Espanyol on Saturday, with midfielder Tiago suffering a broken leg.
However, Simeone is confident the depth of his squad means they will be able to cope in the absence of the Portuguese veteran as they enter a hectic period.
"We re-armed the team [against Espanyol] with Saul, Oliver and Koke – three lads from our youth academy," Simeone said.
"The competition gives everyone a chance to play and that's good for everyone and for the team.