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Hitting 400-match milestone gives Atletico boss Simeone a 'shiver of excitement'

After leading the Spanish side for the 400th time the manager described his greatest achievement as the emergence of a defined style

Diego Simeone has reflected enthusiastically on the development of Atletico Madrid's "identity" during his 400 matches as head coach.

The highly decorated former Argentina international celebrated the milestone with a 4-0 defeat of Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey.

The second-leg success, which sealed a 5-0 aggregate victory, keeps Simeone in contention to claim his eighth major trophy in charge of the club he represented with distinction as a player.