Simeone Said Atletico Lost Due Makes Rare Errors

Simeone Said Atletico Lost Due Makes Rare Errors

Valencia - Atletico Madrid suffered their first defeat in the Primera Liga. Los colchoneros Diego Simeone tactician praised his team still calling the defeat was due to a mistake that has never been made ​​before.

Atletico forced outclassed Valencia 3-1 in the Estadio de Mestalla trip to Saturday (04/10/2014) pm dawn. Atleti already behind 0-1 in the sixth minute as Miranda own goal. Just pause a minute, Atleti again conceded a goal by Andre Gomes. Nicolas Otamedi goal in the 13th minute to make the defending champion getting left behind.

Atleti can only reply in the 29th minute goal by Mario Mandzukic made​​. But, not Atletico able to add a goal until the referee blew the long whistle. Scores did not change.

Simeone did not think his team were oversized in the first 10 minutes. The game has a pretty big significance as an important lesson for Atletico.

"The match ended in 94 minutes. Valencia started the game with less okay and we made ​​a mistake we've made unusual. Was to be an advantage for them," said Simeone told Football Espana.

"After that, Atletico regained control of the match. I am happy with the teamwork. Opening 10 minutes did not make too big destruction to the team and I'm really proud of what has been done to the team.

"Atletico have lost the head upright. We keep working hard and running. They pinpoint their best ability on the pitch," said the Argentine.

Atletico did show a bit more ball possession than Valencia okay with 58:42 ratio. They also create more chances, 19 Attempts, with five of them right towards goal. Meanwhile, Valencia only created six opportunities with the right three on goal.