Monday, 17th March, 2014
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has revealed that Diego Costa reminds him of Sergio Aguero due to the manner in which he is able to pull the side out of sticky situations.
Los Rojiblancos eked out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday to stay second in La Liga, three points behind league leaders Barcelona and one ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
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The man who secured the points was Costa, the Spain international striking in the 55th minute at the Vicente Calderon.
For Luis, it was similar to Aguero's feats when he plied his trade at Atletico Madrid.
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"Every time we have a little trouble up steps Diego Costa to make a difference", the defender told AS.
"He reminds me of Aguero at his best for Atletico", Luis added.
Costa has struck 22 times in 27 games for Atletico Madrid in La Liga so far this season.
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