AtlAtico Madrid instructor Diego Simeone is targeting success in next month's Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid after his side failed to overcome their city rivals for a straight game in La Liga on Saturday. AtlAtico, who last triumphed against Real in a gain at the BernabAu in 1999, play the cup final at the exact same ground on 17 May, an opportunity to end over ten years of derby frustration. Saturday's defeat, if they squandered the result in lose 2-1, was their 10th change within their previous 11 league meetings with Real at their Vicente CalderAn arena. It was among their best likelihood of beating their rivals lately as JosA Mourinho rested several key players in front of Tuesday's Champions League game at home to Borussia Dortmund and Cristiano Ronaldo was absent through injury. Nevertheless, a Juanfran own goal cancelled out Radamel Falcao's early opener and Real's Angel Di MarAa netted the success midway through the next half. "We will have another possibility to overcome Real on 17 May," Simeone said. "It was a opportunity but there will be more, next season as well," included the Argentinian, who has developed the group since overpowering midway through last season. "We were deeper than ever and there will be one match when the losing streak ultimately ends." Despite their latest change, AtlAtico are almost assured of a place in the Champions League next season. They are six points behind second-placed Real with five matches left and 13 in front of Real Sociedad in last before the Basque membership variety fifth-placed Valencia on Sunday.
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