Simeone: "We had a very good Champions League" after elimination
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Atlético Madrid's coach Diego Simeone expressed satisfaction with his team's Champions League campaign despite their semifinal elimination by Arsenal.
- Simeone acknowledged Arsenal's superiority in decisive moments but highlighted his team's maximum effort and exceeding expectations.
- He admitted he currently lacks the emotional strength to immediately pursue another Champions League final, reflecting the team's long-standing pursuit since 2016.
From the perspective of Prensa Libre, Guatemala:
Hemos hecho una Champions muy buena, dimos el máximo y llegamos mucho más lejos de lo que normalmente se esperaba. Una pena
Atlético Madrid's journey in the Champions League ended with a painful elimination at the hands of Arsenal in the semifinals. Coach Diego Simeone, however, chose to focus on the positives, commending his players for a "very good Champions League" campaign where they gave their all and surpassed many expectations.
En el partido de ida tuvimos situaciones para marcar y no lo hicimos. Aquí en el segundo tiempo mejoramos, nos metimos más en el partido, jugamos en su campo y tuvimos ocasiones
Despite the sting of defeat, Simeone acknowledged the fine margins that decided the tie, noting missed opportunities in the first leg and a stronger performance in the second. He graciously congratulated Arsenal, recognizing their quality and the coherent project led by their coach, backed by significant economic power.
Todos esos pequeños detalles que a veces vienen a favor, esta vez no nos tocó tenerlos
Yet, the coach's candid admission about his current emotional state—stating he doesn't have the strength to immediately aim for another final—resonates deeply with the club's fervent fanbase. The long pursuit of a Champions League title since 2016, marked by near misses, weighs heavily, and Simeone's honesty reflects this shared burden. The team's performance, while falling short of the ultimate prize, demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit that continues to define the Atlético Madrid ethos.
Felicitamos al Arsenal, compitió bien, tiene un equipo y un entrenador que me gustan. Siguen una línea de trabajo coherente con un potencial económico muy importante que le permite competir así
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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