Diego Simeone explains Atletico defeat to Real Madrid, refuses to blame referee | OneFootball

Diego Simeone refused to blame the refereeing for Atletico Madrid’s derby defeat to Real Madrid, despite both sides contesting key decisions.

Atletico appealed for a penalty when Marcos Llorente was fouled by Dani Carvajal after shooting in the first half, while Madrid protested Fede Valverde’s red card.

“I don’t think that’s why we didn’t win. We had opportunities to create good chances but we didn’t take advantage of them. We deserved at least a little more,” he told Marca.

“I don’t think it interfered with the game. We could have done much more; we could have defended their goals better and done more in attack. We have opponents who play well, and they’ll punish you for any mistake you make.”

“We needed to control the game more, attack differently. We weren’t able to put all that into practice at the crucial moment. I’ve already explained for the fourth time what I think happened in the match.”

“He’s been growing, working very well, giving us different things, and we’re helping him develop defensively because he’s already been working on that. He’s a kid with a huge heart and a real desire to learn. Hopefully, he’ll continue to give us important things like he did today.”

Since joining in January from Atalanta for €35m, Ademola Lookman has made 14 appearances, scoring five goals and providing four assists.

Source: Football Espana