Diego Simeone showed his true class as he comforted a crestfallen Real Valladolid player after Atletico Madrid's La Liga triumph on Saturday.
Atletico clinched the Spanish league title ahead of fierce rivals Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory over Valladolid at the Jose Zorrilla.
Valladolid drew first blood on the night as Oscar Plano opened the scoring in the first half against Atletico.
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However, Simeone's men mounted a successful comeback in the second half as Angel Correa and Luis Suarez both scored to ensure Atletico were crowned champions of Spain.
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During Atletico's emotional celebrations at the full-time whistle, Simeone was spotted walking across the pitch to Valladolid defender Kiko Olivas.
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The Atletico boss pulled the crestfallen 32-year-old Spaniard to his feet and warmly embraced him with a hug before a pat on the back of the head.
Real fell two points short of Atletico in the title race, despite beating Villarreal 2-1 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on Saturday.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Simeone thanked the Atletico fans for their support amid the impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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However, the 51-year-old Argentine manager said that it was "one of the best years to be a champion."
Simeone explained: "I am happy for a lot of people.
"The feelings that come to me is that in such a complex year, with so many people who left us because of the virus, that Atletico come out as champion it is different.
"It has been a difficult year, like all of our history, but it is one of the best years to be a champion."
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