Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has urged his side to keep the same mentality they have shown all season when they face Barcelona in a title-deciding clash on Saturday.

Three points against Malaga last weekend would have secured the title for Atletico, but they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Calderon.

"We have always kept the same identity. I do not think this will change for the last game," Simeone told reporters.

"Personality will be important. To have arrived at this point, we have put in a lot of work and effort. It has not been easy, but we are here on merit."

Atletico meet Barcelona knowing that they need only a draw to secure a first La Liga title since 1996.