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Simeone's Atletico starting to decline, Abbiati claims

A successful cycle at Vicente Calderon is showing signs of coming to an end, according to the Italian goalkeeper, who spent a year at the club

Atletico Madrid are a declining force under Diego Simeone, the club's former goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has said.

Atleti have enjoyed significant success since Simeone took charge in 2011, breaking the stranglehold of Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Simeone guided the Rojiblancos to triumphs in the Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa del Rey before hitting a high point in the club's history in 2014, claiming the league title and the Supercopa de Espana, as well as reaching the Champions League final.