Simeone praises Arsenal finances as Atlético exit Champions League
He spoke after Champions League elimination.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 5: Diego Simeone manager of Atlético de Madrid leaves the pitch after their sides defeat during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on May 5, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was dejected following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, which knocked the Colchoneros out of the Champions League at the semifinal stage. Asked about the controversial refereeing decisions, Simeone said, “there’s nothing to say, we’re out.
We congratulate Arsenal, they competed well and they have a team and a coach that I like. “They follow a consistent approach, with significant financial resources that allow them to compete at this level, so congratulations,” he continued. “We’ll keep doing our job, without dwelling on a single detail of something that’s so obvious.
” Honor, @Atleti . ❤️ #UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic. twitter.
com/shcpIojMtN — Movistar Plus+ Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) May 5, 2026 Diego Simeone on who he applauded after the final whistle “Our fans and our players. We had a very good Champions League campaign, we gave it our all and went much further than anyone normally expected. It’s a shame.