Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone highlighted the "incredible power" of Arsenal following their Champions League semi-final clash. The Madrid side exited the tournament after a 1-2 aggregate loss. Simeone admitted his players gave their all, but acknowledged the opponent deserved the victory. This is reported by Goal.com .
A goal scored by Bukayo Saka at the end of the first half decided the match. The Argentine manager noted that Arsenal's style of play under Mikel Arteta and the club's financial resources are helping them achieve high results. Simeone praised the opponent's tactical growth.
Addressing a controversial situation involving Antoine Griezmann during the match, Simeone refused to discuss the referee's decisions. He emphasized that he did not want to look for excuses for the defeat and that Arsenal deserved to reach the final. The coach expressed pride in his team's performance throughout the season.
Simeone also commented on Arsenal's time-wasting tactics at the end of the game, calling it a natural part of football. He acknowledged the consistent development of the team led by Arteta and congratulated them on reaching the final. Atletico, meanwhile, stated they will continue working towards their goals.
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