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28th May 2016

Diego Simeone fits surprisingly well with these ‘House of Cards’ quotes

One is a ruthless, power-hungry leader who is willing to do whatever it takes to win, and the other is...

Kevin Beirne

One is a ruthless, power-hungry leader who is willing to do whatever it takes to win, and the other is Frank Underwood.

As we tried to fill the gaping hole between the end of the domestic season and Saturday night’s all-Madrid Champion League final, we found ourselves in familiar territory – binge-watching House of Cards on Netflix.

But the more we watched Kevin Spacey and co, the more we were reminded of Saturday night’s game.

As Frank Underwood casually navigated his way to the top, taking no prisoners in the process, we couldn’t help but think of the similarities between him and Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

Now we’re not trying to suggest that Simeone has killed anyone to get where he is (although we have no evidence that he hasn’t either), but you can just imagine the Argentine turning to a camera and explaining away some of his more questionable behaviour by quoting the fictional American president.

And don’t worry if you can’t imagine it, because we’ve mocked up what it might look like for you!

How to make friends with Diego Simeone…

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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Diego Simeone head coach of Atletico Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid CF embrace prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Bernabeu on April 22, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Again, we’re not saying anything with this one…

Club Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - Spanish Super Cup

Don’t act like you can’t see it…

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 14: Head coach Diego Simeone of Club Atletico de Madrid winks at a supporter prior to the start of the Copa del Rey Round of 16, 2nd leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on January 14, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

In a world of Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atletico must do what it takes to survive…

Valencia CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga

Very philosophical Diego…

Atletico de Madrid UEFA Champions League Final Media Day

A deal with the devil is always a risk…

UEFA Europa League Final - Atletico Madrid Training

Make of this what you will…

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On second thoughts, maybe we don’t want to piss him off…

Club Atletico de Madrid v Real Madrid CF - La Liga