Diego Simeone blames himself for Atletico Madrid's Champions League humiliation at Benfica
On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid had one of their most difficult Champions League nights in recent years. Diego Simeone's side were convincingly beaten 4-0 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz – a result and performance that Los Colchoneros will be incredibly disappointed with.
FULL-TIME: Benfica 4-0 Atlético Madrid
Unacceptable. Shame. Embarrassing. Possibly the worst game of the Diego Simeone era.
Absolute nightmare of a game. pic.twitter.com/8YJZ3I8GQ0
— Atlético Universe (@atletiuniverse) October 2, 2024
Speaking in his post-match press conference (via AS Diary), Atleti coach Diego Simeone took the blame for the crushing defeat.
“The responsibility is mine to try to create what I wanted, but it didn't show. The penalty came very early, we went 2-0, and we couldn't generate what we wanted.”
Simeone also tried to remain optimistic, despite a devastating evening for him and his family Atletico Madrid players
“I always think positively, I always see this as a good opportunity to continue to improve. We did a very good job. We had a game that was not what we expected, but it is part of the game. Congratulations to the opponent, a very good match. They took advantage of every mistake we made and were incredibly decisive, without a doubt.”
