Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists his team still have a chance to advance despite losing 2-1 to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Simeone

was pleased with his team’s performance but was disappointed that they conceded too easily. Saying they responded well after going down early and created chances in the game.

“It was a cautious game. They started better and scored a great goal, which we could have done better,” Simeone said.

“But the good thing is that we didn’t give up, didn’t panic. After conceding a goal early on, and came back to control the game. Julian’s goal came from the same pass that Lino missed. สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน The first half ended with a good result. “

We started the second half well, and then Brahim’s goal. Which we could have done better, changed the game in their favor. Their counter-attacks were very dangerous, especially Vinicius and Mbappe, who work hard both defensively and offensively. They are dangerous on the counter-attack.” Simeone

also assessed the situation at the time, saying he was confident in his team. But now we are focused on the league game against Getafe. Before preparing for the decisive game against Real Madrid next Wednesday.

“We are still in the game and can have a good night on Wednesday, but now we have to focus on the game against Getafe and then after Sunday we will think about the second leg,” added the Argentine head coach.