Diego Simeone blames himself for Atletico Madrid’s Champions League humiliation at Benfica | OneFootball

On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid had one of their most difficult Champions League nights in recent years. Diego Simeone’s side were convincing beaten 4-0 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz – it is a result and performance that Los Colchoneros will be incredibly disappointed about.

Speaking in his post-match press conference (via Diario AS), Atleti head coach Diego Simeone took the blame for the crushing defeat.

“The responsibility is mine for trying to create what I wanted to, but it didn’t show. The penalty came very quickly, we went 2-0 down, and we couldn’t generate what we would have liked.”

Simeone also tried to remain upbeat, despite a devasting evening for him and his Atletico Madrid players.

“I always think positively, always see this as a good opportunity to keep improving. We had been doing very good work. We had a game that wasn’t what we expected, but it’s part of the game. Congrats to the opponent, a very good match. They took advantage of every mistake we made and were incredibly decisive, deserving to win. Without any doubt.”