👊We need a top-quality pitch: Koke with a harsh dig at the board | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid suffered a tough setback on the 23rd matchday of LaLiga, losing 1-0 to Real Betis. In a match marked by intensity and tactical difficulties, a solitary goal from Brazilian Antony was enough for the Verdiblancos to take all three points from the capital, leaving the Colchoneros with a bitter taste and many unresolved issues.

Koke erupts over the state of the pitch

After the final whistle, the Rojiblanco captain, Koke Resurrección, did not hide his frustration in a press conference. Beyond the football analysis, the midfielder focused on the poor conditions of the Riyadh Air Metropolitano pitch. "The field is not in good condition. We slip, and the grass constantly lifts," complained the visibly upset Spanish international, noting how the surface affected the team's performance.

A complaint worthy of the demand

For the Colchonero captain, a club with Atlético's aspirations cannot afford to play under such conditions. "A team like ours needs the field to be in good condition to develop its game. We need a top-level pitch," he asserted. This complaint adds to the growing criticism of infrastructures in Spanish football, making it clear that the squad considers the state of the pitch a direct obstacle to competing at the highest level.

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