Diego Simeone expressed frustration over Atletico Madrid's inability to capitalize on their control in a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. After an early goal from Rodrygo, Julian Alvarez equalized for Atletico but they failed to convert possession into clear chances. Brahim Diaz's goal in the second half sealed Atletico's fourth consecutive away loss in knockout stages. Despite this, Simeone remains confident in his team's ability to turn the tie in the second leg, highlighting the potential impact of the home crowd based on previous comebacks.
We should have taken better advantage when we had control of the game. It's difficult to take risks so that with any counter-attack you end up losing the game.
We controlled that situation very well, but we were missing (something) in the final metres.
The atmosphere in front of their own supporters would give my players an edge to mount a comeback, as they did against Inter last year.
Atletico have now lost each of their last four away games in the knockout stages of the Champions League, their longest losing run away from home since 1969.
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