Atletico Madrid's poor week ended in miserable fashion as they were beaten 1-0 by Real Betis on Sunday night. It could have been a much worse result for Los Colchoneros, but a poor finish from the hosts meant it was only the goal that proved the difference.
There were many critics for Atleti's performance, especially in the first half, at the Benito Villamarin. Diego Simeone took responsibility for the abject display, as per MD.
“It is clear that the beginning of the game was not good. The first game came, they scored, they came and we could not play the game we wanted. It is clear that the preparation of the match from me was not good. We talked at half-time, we improved and it allowed us to have some options that we didn't understand. But at least they brought us closer to tying the game.
“I didn't manage to give the players what they needed for this match. We prepared it in a way, but we couldn't do it. The coach has an idea, the players represent him but it's the coach's fault .
It's consecutive defeats Atletico Madrid after the loss to Lille in midweek. Simeone will take his part before next week, that's for sure.
