Intro:

Defending Spanish champions Atletico Madrid make their first home appearance of the new season on Saturday, taking on newcomers Eibar.

Promoted Eibar's first-ever Primera Division match saw them defeat Basque rivals Real Sociedad 1-0 last weekend.

Up next - a trip to the Vicente Calderon to meet the champions, Atletico Madrid.

Atletico were held to a goalless draw by local rivals Rayo Vallecano in their season-opener on Monday night.

Coach Diego Simeone will continue his eight-match ban for his sending-off in the Supercopa win over Real Madrid.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): (On the game of tomorrow against Eibar)

"Right now all we care about is working for the Eibar match. They are a tough team that believes in themselves and relies heavily on playing very direct football, using good tactics and great intensity in the middle of the field."

SUPER CAPTION: Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): (On the first match in the Vicente Calderon Stadium)

"The match of tomorrow (Saturday) we will tackle with more ambition and knowing that we return to Calderon after the last match of La Liga against Barcelona. Because the Super Cup was a cup final and now we return to our home with our people and hoping to answer the fans in the best way as we have in recent years."

SUPER CAPTION: Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): (On motivating the team)

"It is logical that every coach looks for the best way to prepare for a game and everyone interprets and understands what is the most appropriate way and time."

SUPER CAPTION: Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach