Diego Pablo Simeone praised the press room, the attitude of the players in the second half as the "team did not lose face". He also admitted that key events put them at a disadvantage.

The Atletico player spoke to the media after the Cup tie and acknowledged that the team gave everything until the last minute.

The Atletico fullback came off after 44 minutes due to a fall on his neck after colliding in the air with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Atletico eliminated with two penalties converted by Cristiano Ronaldo in the first fifteen minutes.

The player underwent surgery on Tuesday in the Majadahonda Fremap Clinical for a scaphoid fracture that was detected in the left wrist.

The youth Ruben Mesa completes the squad for the Cup semifinal against Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.

Atletico coach appeared before the media in the pre-game and said the team should forget the excuses and focus on improving.

Gabi served as captain after the defeat in Almeria and said "now we must be more united than ever," and work more if possible to change the streak.

The player will undergo surgery at the Fremap Clinic in Majadahonda for scaphoid fracture that was detected in the left wrist.

Atletico coach praised the work of Almería for the win at the Stadium of the Mediterranean Games and said he will not seek excuses in defeat.