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Simeone plays down Atletico's 7-3 rout over Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone tried to stay grounded Friday's stunning pre-season rout over Real Madrid.

Atletico ran riot at the International Champions Cup after humiliating La Liga rivals Madrid 7-3 in New Jersey on Friday.

Diego Costa scored a first-half hat-trick and four goals in total for Atletico, who led 5-0 at half-time, while Joao Felix netted his first goal since arriving from Benfica.

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It was a stunning performance at MetLife Stadium but Atletico head coach Simeone played down the result.

"I do not rush to anything," Simeone told reporters.