Simeone Calls for Patience After Atletico's Draw Against Elche
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledges fans' frustration after 1-1 draw against Elche. Simeone speaks out on Atletico Madrid's poor start to the season, citing the need for calm and hard work.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledges that fans have every right to feel frustrated after the team's poor start to the season. Despite taking the lead through Alexander Sorloth's early strike, Atletico was held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted side Elche, with Rafa Mir scoring the equalizer. This result leaves Atletico winless in the league and 13th in the standings.
Simeone emphasized the need for calm, patience, and hard work, stating, "We're working as hard as we can to make the most of the great qualities of the players we have. I am certain that with calm, patience, and hard work, we will achieve the results we want." He believes the team is on the right path, despite the current results not reflecting their efforts.
La Liga Standings and Performance
Real Madrid currently tops the La Liga standings, while Atletico Madrid's recent draw has left them 13th. Simeone's focus remains on improving the team's performance and securing better results in the upcoming matches.
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Atletico Madrid's performances haven't impressed fans, and manager Diego Simeone acknowledges their frustration. After losing to Espanyol, despite taking the lead, Simeone empathized with the fans, saying, “They're right. We're in the same situation as them.” This sentiment reflects the team's current struggles, having taken the lead in both their opening matches but failing to secure wins.
Simeone believes his team is on the right path, despite the recent results. He emphasized the importance of patience and hard work, stating, “We gave everything to win the game, and we couldn’t do it. We’re working as hard as we can to make the most of the great qualities of the players we have. I am certain that with calm, patience, and hard work, we will achieve the results we want.”
“We cannot stray from this path. We played two matches in which we deserved more... It's true that we drew, that we're not happy, that we had to win, but we're on the path we need to be on.”
Upcoming Matches
Atletico Madrid's next match is against Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The team will look to bounce back from their recent draw and move up the standings.
Recent Matches:
Atletico Madrid vs Elche: Held to a 1-1 draw at home, extending their winless run and placing them 13th in La Liga. Rafa Mir's equalizer canceled out Alexander Sorloth's early strike.
Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico took the lead but were defeated after late strikes from Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla, with final scores 2-1 in favor of Espanyol.
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