Diego Simeone, the head coach of Madrid's Atletico club, expressed his thoughts on his team's performance and the opponent's superiority after the heavy 0:4 defeat against PSG in the Club World Cup.
He noted that the match was divided into two completely different halves. "In the first half, PSG played with great intensity, controlling the ball everywhere. They took excellent advantage of their opportunities and were much superior to us in ball possession. At the same time, we had a chance to equalize, but Griezmann could not make the most of his opportunities. After that, PSG scored the second goal and increased their lead," said Simeone.
According to the specialist, Atletico players had to move without the ball during the game. "We had little ball possession, and the opponent did not allow us to build our game at all. As a result, the number of attacks sharply decreased. My players lacked confidence and initiative, which led to such a heavy defeat," he emphasized.
Simeone stressed the need to restore mental strength and confidence to his players, highlighting the importance of regaining their playing style despite the opponent's pressure. "Atletico still has great potential and capability, but it is necessary to learn from each game and work on mistakes," he said.
