Atletico Madrid fans show support for Simeone LaLiga Santander Argentine had been criticised for Juventus defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics left Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League, yet Diego Simeone's gameplan was called into question which has forced the supporters to display a public show of support for the coach.

Los Colchoneros' difficult week continued with a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club at the Estadio San Mames, placing further scrutiny on Simeone's methods.

However, Tuesday morning saw Atleti return to their training facility with several banners displaying Simeone's image around the outer walls of the complex.

Antonio Adan, Juanfran, Koke, Diego Costa and Nikola Kalinic trained on Tuesday as the only recognised senior players with the group decimated by both injuries and international call-ups.

Lucas Hernandez, Filipe Luis, Santiago Arias and Vitolo all sat out through injury, although it isn't expected that any of the aforementioned players will miss an extended period of time.