"For me, age doesn't matter. Some players understand the game, others don't. We did more good things than bad; the truth is, the opponent desperately needed to win."
"We competed very well, but we couldn't create as many scoring opportunities as we wanted. We had much more possession than I would have liked; I preferred to be direct and intense in transitions, but we couldn't manage that."
"Atletico didn't win because Sevilla was more clinical. We have a plan, but that doesn't mean it will work out well or badly. I have a plan, and I'm not going to deviate from it."
Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Sevilla, marking a significant change in their lineup with seven alterations. The average age of the starting XI was 23 years and 289 days, the youngest under Simeone. Despite having more possession, Atletico struggled to create scoring opportunities. Simeone emphasized that the loss was due to Sevilla's clinical performance rather than his tactical decisions. He maintained confidence in his plan, stating that age does not determine a player's understanding of the game.
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