Simeone keen to temper Atletico expectations
Atletico Madrid will be hoping to extend its winning run across all competitions to six games when it takes on Espanyol in LaLiga this weekend.
Atleti's current run of wins features victories over rivals Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, with Diego Simeone's side sitting second in the league after eight games.
However, Simeone has tempered expectations of his side ahead of the trip to Espanyol.
"Winning five games doesn't mean you're doing everything perfectly," he said.
"There are always mistakes at every stage. I understand that being able to take the lead in games is working in our favour.
"Overall, I think we have things to improve both offensively and defensively.
"We're still building. We try to manage our playing time as best we can, aiming to win the game."
Espanyol is 12th in LaLiga after a 1-1 draw with Malaga last time out. It is winless in its past three league matches, losing two of those and drawing the other.
It has won just twice in LaLiga this term, with its only home win coming on the opening day against Levante.
