Atletico Madrid coach Simeone explains 3-0 LaLiga loss to Athletic Club
Atletico Madrid lost 3-0 to Athletic Club in LaLiga on Sunday, with Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet scoring for the Basque side at San Mamés. Coach Diego Simeone said his team started the game as expected but a five-minute spell at the start of the second half exposed defensive lapses, allowing Athletic to take control and deserve the win.
The loss leaves Atletico scrambling to fix defensive organization before their Champions League clash against Liverpool on Wednesday. Simeone admitted the hosts were much better organised defensively and warned his side must react and improve quickly.
For Atletico fans, the immediate question is whether the team can tighten up at the back in time for the European tie, or if the Liverpool match will suffer from the same lapses that cost them against Athletic. What adjustments do you think Simeone should make to shore up the defense before Wednesday?