Atletico Madrid was surprisingly eliminated from the Club World Cup at the group stage, finishing third in their group despite a victory against Botafogo. Coach Diego Simeone credited his players for their hard work but pointed to poor refereeing, particularly in a damaging 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, as a key reason for their exit. Despite the disappointment, Simeone found pride in their performance, emphasizing the need for improvement. The defeat has spurred questions about the team's effectiveness under his management as they look ahead.
Simeone expressed pride in the team's efforts despite failing to progress from the group stage, citing poor refereeing decisions as a major factor in their elimination.
The team's heavy loss to PSG defined their campaign, as Simeone pointed to the officiating as a critical factor in their unfortunate exit from the competition.
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