Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone won on his home debut Sunday as his new team beat Villarreal 3-0 in the Spanish league thanks to Radamel Falcao's brace.
Falcao broke through for a dominant Atletico in the 40th minute at Vicente Calderon stadium by scoring from a pass by Adrian Lopez inside the six-yard box. Falcao scored his 11th league goal from the penalty spot in the 51st after Adrian played the Colombia striker through only for Gonzalo Rodriguez to foul him in the area.
Diego capped the win in the 80th, tapping in a cross from left back Filipe Luis.
"I received a great welcome (from the fans), this is a very special moment both personally and professionally," said Simeone, a former Argentina midfielder who played for Atletico. "We have to go forward slowly. We are still getting to know each other, (but) the players are open to everything we are asking of them."
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