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Diego Simeone is confident Atletico Madrid has what it takes to win Wednesday's Copa del Rey encounter against Real Jaen - even without Radamel Falcao.
The Colombia international has been Los Rojiblancos' undisputed star player so far this season, but will be rested for the cup match as Simeone feels his side can still compete without the striker.
"This is one of the few moments in the year that we can rest Falcao and we believe that in that case we can still compete well," Simeone told AS.
Simeone then went on to praise the forward who is in stellar form.
"Falcao's without a doubt the best center forward in the world. We're lucky enough to have him with us," he said. "It's fantastic to have one of our own on the list for the Ballon d'Or."
Falcao faces competition from the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta and Xavi in the race for the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
The Colombia international has been Los Rojiblancos' undisputed star player so far this season, but will be rested for the cup match as Simeone feels his side can still compete without the striker.
"This is one of the few moments in the year that we can rest Falcao and we believe that in that case we can still compete well," Simeone told AS.
Simeone then went on to praise the forward who is in stellar form.
"Falcao's without a doubt the best center forward in the world. We're lucky enough to have him with us," he said. "It's fantastic to have one of our own on the list for the Ballon d'Or."
Falcao faces competition from the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta and Xavi in the race for the FIFA Ballon d'Or.