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'We achieved a great result' - Simeone revels in Atletico Madrid victory as Champions League hopes are boosted

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone hailed his team's late win over Real Valladolid as they boosted their chances of finishing in La Liga's top four.

Vitolo came off the bench and headed home the 81st-minute winner for Atletico in a 1-0 victory at home to Valladolid on Saturday.

Atletico moved back up to third in the standings – level on points with Sevilla after 30 games and four clear of Getafe – in the race for Champions League qualification.

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"It's always important to take something from a game and even better when you win," Simeone said.