Atletico could not beat the Real Madrid despite having gone in front early on. The finishing of the whites allowed them to take the prize at the Vicente Calderon. "They know what I think, the merits are important but the goal is what counts. They were decisive in front of goal. We played a good game, we did what we had to do but could not get the result we wanted," summed up the coach.

An early goal from Falcao sent the fans wild "The game started very well but they found the equalizer soon after our opener. Our mentality is to continue to go for the win. The team played in the opponent's half but this is the great thing about football. The goal wins the game. The opponent was strong and took the match. It is a credit to them," he said after the meeting.

Simeone had designed in his head a match that was much like what was seen on the field and he thanked the efforts of his players. "The players put in a lot of effort, they left everything on the field. They played the game they wanted to play. Compared to in the Bernabeu the team had determination and courage but the result was not enough. I remain happy with their work despite the disappointment of losing."

Arda was not fit to make the bench after his ankle problems, a significant absence from the side. "Arda is very important in the game and is the connection between the lines. Yet the team has always responded very well. "

With 5 games to go, Atletico has a Champions League position in their hands as well as the opportunity to end the season on a high with the cup final against what the technician said. "There will always be opportunities. Hopefully we can win the most important game," he concluded.