The Argentine coach says his side are targeting
victory against Galatasaray on Wednesday, despite only needing a draw to
progress to the last 16
The Spanish side sit three points ahead of their midweek visitors and can beat them to a spot in the second round if the two share the spoils.
However, Atletico will go all out to pick up the three points as they look to challenge for top spot.
"The best thing is to win and that's what we're looking for," Simeone told reporters.
"Before any game we always look to win. Sometimes other situations materialise but we aim to win."
Atletico - two points behind group leaders Benfica heading into matchday five - face a Galatasaray outfit led by caretaker coach Claudio Taffarel.
Hamza Hamzaoglu was sacked last week, with the former Brazil international put in charge and overseeing Saturdays' 3-3 draw against Antalyaspor.
And Simeone stressed his side must be cautious of the Turkish side's attacking threat: "We'll focus on their players who all have great experience. In the past two games they have scored six goals, so they are a force to be reckoned with in front of goal.
"It's true that they have conceded heavily too. They are a side who never roll over and will fight for the possibility they still have to progress in the competition."
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