The Argentine star makes the chances of hauling in Barcelona pretty slim, according to the Atletico Madrid manager
Diego Simeone does not appear convinced by Atletico Madrid's La Liga title chances because of the form of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Atleti closed to within nine points of the league leaders with eight games left to play thanks to Sunday's 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna.
Barca had looked set to lose their first top-flight match of the season 24 hours earlier, only for Lionel Messi to come off the bench and inspire his side to rally from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Sevilla.