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Simeone: Positives to take from Atletico defeat

Las Palmas struck twice late on to beat the capital club 3-2, but the coach was not bothered as his side still progressed in the Copa del Rey

Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid's progression to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals outweighed Tuesday's second-leg defeat to Las Palmas.

Las Palmas rallied late to win 3-2 in the return fixture at Vicente Calderon as Atletico narrowly advanced 4-3 on aggregate.

Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa struck in the second half to put Atletico in control following their 2-0 win at Las Palmas in the opening leg but lapses in concentration saw the Madrid club concede twice inside the final minutes.