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·8 Februari 2026
Koke: "The pitch isn’t right, we’re slipping, it’s coming up"

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·8 Februari 2026

The Atlético captain, Koke, analyzed the defeat after the poor match of Atlético de Madrid against Real Betis. The red-and-white legend criticized the state of the pitch at the Metropolitano.
POOR MATCH
“Things didn't go our way. We weren't sharp. Let this serve us for Thursday and what's to come.”
GOOD STRATEGY BY BETIS
“They set up a tighter game and played with Bakambu on the counter. They scored a great goal. We couldn't find our rhythm. They played a great match. We couldn't be precise. They closed down and we couldn't break through. The pitch didn't help us much. We have to keep improving. It hurts, but we want to keep getting better.”
STATE OF THE PITCH
“The pitch is not in good condition, we slip, it comes up... a team like Atleti needs a high-quality field to play. Then we are expected to perform…”
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