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Filipe Luis: Neymar doesn't insult opponents

The Barcelona forward drew the ire of the Atletico Madrid squad last season for what they saw as provocative behavior but his fellow Brazilian feels that it should be ignored.

Atletico Madrid fullback Filipe Luis has defended Barcelona star Neymar after his fellow Brazilian attracted criticism from his side last season.

Atleti midfielder Gabi was sent off for an altercation with the Barca forward during their match in January, with he and other members of Diego Simeone's side accusing Neymar of provocative behavior and showboating.

Filipe Luis, however, believes the 23-year-old should not be taken so seriously and says stopping him from running riot in their Primera Division meeting on Saturday is a bigger concern.