Diego Simeone Disappointed with Atletico's Late Collapse at Getafe

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed his disappointment with his team's 'bad performance' in their 2-1 defeat at Getafe, which dented their LaLiga title hopes.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed his extreme disappointment with his players' performance in their 2-1 loss at Getafe on Sunday. The defeat squandered Atletico's opportunity to move to the top of the LaLiga standings.

Simeone was frustrated with the way his team allowed Getafe to stage a late comeback. After Alexander Sorloth gave Atletico the lead from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, Getafe took advantage of Angel Correa's red card and fought back with a quickfire double from Mauro Arambarri. “The match didn't offer anything, it wasn't a good match to watch and a really bad performance,” Simeone told DAZN.

Simeone analyzed the match from a tactical perspective, acknowledging that both teams sought to exploit each other's weaknesses. However, Atletico failed to capitalize on their opportunities. “We didn't find what we were looking for, but that was the penalty, then Angel (Correa) was sent off, and... pouf... It couldn't be,” Simeone reflected, highlighting the turning point in the match.

The LaLiga standings remain tight, with Barcelona leading the way on 57 points, having played one game less than their rivals. Atletico Madrid trails by a single point, while Real Madrid, who face Rayo Vallecano later on Sunday, sits third, three points adrift of the leaders.

Atletico Madrid's upcoming schedule is daunting, with a Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Real Madrid looming on Wednesday, followed by a LaLiga clash against Barcelona on Sunday. Despite the disappointment of their 2-1 loss to Getafe, manager Diego Simeone refused to criticize his team's attitude. “I don't think it was a matter of attitude, the mental side was OK, but it wasn't a good game by us today,” Simeone said.

Simeone acknowledged that the match against Getafe was a tight and uneventful contest, but felt that his team should have managed the closing stages better. “Nothing happened in the match. It was a tight game, we had the chance to manage the end better, but it can happen, it's football... It happens... Congratulations to the opponent and let's be calm and accept it... Let's move forward,” Simeone reflected, choosing to focus on the positives and look ahead to their upcoming challenges.