""No, no. Atlético didn't win because Sevilla were more decisive," he told reporters."
""We have a plan. That doesn't mean it will go well, it could go badly, but I have a plan and I'm not going to deviate from it.""
""For me, age doesn't matter. Some players understand the game, others don't. We did more things right than wrong; the truth is that the opposition really needed the win.""
""We had far more possession than I would have preferred, I'd have preferred us to be direct and intense in our transitions, but we couldn't manage it.""
Atletico Madrid faced Sevilla and lost 2-1, despite leading the tie 2-0. Coach Simeone made 10 changes to the team, emphasizing that Sevilla was more decisive. He stated that having a plan is essential, regardless of the outcome. Simeone noted that age does not determine a player's understanding of the game. Although Atletico had more possession, they struggled to create goal-scoring opportunities and preferred a more direct approach. The match outcome was narrow, and Atletico had previously faced Barcelona four times this season, with mixed results.
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