Atlético Proudly Bids Farewell to the Champions League
Despite the painful elimination in the penalty shootout against Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid believes that their participation in the Champions League leaves a positive balance. The 1-0 victory at the Metropolitano, although insufficient to advance, demonstrated the team’s competitiveness.
Simeone’s approach surpassed that of Real Madrid, generating more danger and scoring opportunities, with a total of 17 shots compared to the opponent’s 10. Players like Marcos Llorente, Giuliano, and De Paul neutralized stars like Vinicius and Mbappé, leaving Real Madrid scoreless for 120 minutes.
Simeone emphasized that they pushed Real Madrid to the limit, proving to be a difficult rival to overcome. The elimination, although painful, will serve as motivation for upcoming challenges, including the important league match against Barcelona and the Cup.
Atlético’s Champions League campaign includes important victories, such as those against Real Madrid and PSG, which propelled the team. Despite not advancing to the quarter-finals, Atlético met the minimum economic objective set. The club positively values the overall performance in the competition.
