‘I can’t ask players for more’

Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone was sanguine in defeat after Bodo/Glimt pulled off a exceptional comeback on the Metropolitano to win 2-1. The loss was the second probability spurned by Los Colchoneros to make it into the highest eight of the Champions League, and thus they’ve dropped into the play-off spherical.

After going 1-0 up within the first half, Bodo/Glimt turned issues round earlier than the hour-mark, and Atletico couldn’t muster a comeback of their very own. In the direction of the top of the match, the group started to whistle, and the gamers have been met with the identical response after the ultimate whistle. It was Atletico’s first defeat on the Metropolitano for 10 months.

“The followers all the time have the choice to precise themselves as they really feel, and we, to work to deliver the very best to the membership,” Simeone informed MD after the match.

#AtleticoMadrid have been whistled off by followers after their first dwelling defeat in 10 months got here in opposition to Bodo/Glimt final night time. It dropped them into the play-off spherical of the #ChampionsLeague.

Diego Simeone’s response under👇pic.twitter.com/HQSHSrHbH7

— Soccer España (@footballespana_) January 29, 2026

‘I can’t ask anything of the gamers’ – Simeone

Regardless of the frustration, Simeone continued to guard his gamers from criticism. He insisted that extra correct ending would flip issues round for his facet.

“We gave it our all. I can’t consider something extra to ask of the gamers; they’re placing within the effort, they’re competing. We haven’t been medical sufficient within the remaining third, however these alternatives will come.”

“The one resolution is to maintain creating probabilities, to encourage the crew, so we can provide our all. There’s no different manner. The trail we’re on is nice; we have to keep it and keep sturdy for what’s forward, as a result of necessary issues are coming.”

🚨 Jan Oblak: “The followers have each proper to whistle. I’ll all the time perceive the whistling. While you don’t win, persons are going to be indignant. What followers need is to see their crew win. After a defeat like this it’s regular for them to be indignant.” pic.twitter.com/p6xKjfD9iI

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) January 29, 2026

A sentiment that he doubled down on when requested concerning the stage of disappointment.

“Actually, I used to be extra disillusioned with the Galatasaray recreation; we deserved to win extra. Not right this moment, although. We had performed simply three days prior, and the crew gave it their all. I’ve nothing to reproach my crew for; they’re giving every thing. With this humility and confidence in what we do, the outcomes we would like will come.”

Diego Simeone on switch enterprise…

One of many main subjects of dialog at Atletico is the dearth of assets Simeone is working with, following a backwards and forwards with Sporting Director Mateu Alemany within the media. Giuliano Simeone was on the bench, however regardless of the scenario was not despatched on – he was sick and never deemed nicely sufficient to take action. Simeone was once more requested about reinforcements.

“We’re working in the direction of what we will deliver, hopefully in lately, there aren’t many days left, one thing will occur… Or not.”

Lower than 12 hours later, information broke that Atletico had submitted a bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. A centre-midfielder is reportedly their prime goal to herald earlier than the top of the window.