Atletico held, fails to close gap on Barcelona
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March 5, 2013, Tuesday
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ATLETICO Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his side's inability to turn possession into goals as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga on Sunday.
Barcelona's 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday had meant Atletico could have cut the gap at the top to nine points with a win, but it failed to find a way through in a match that started brightly before fizzling out.
"The team dominated the game. We just lacked the final pass to convert that domination into a goal but overall we played well for the 90 minutes," Simeone told reporters.
The Argentine also cited Atletico's exertions against Sevilla as it progressed to the Copa del Rey final last Wednesday as an explanation for a performance lacking in cutting edge.
"I am happy because four days ago we played a very tiring game mentally and the team responded by playing the game we needed to play to remain amongst the best teams in the league."
Barcelona's 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday had meant Atletico could have cut the gap at the top to nine points with a win, but it failed to find a way through in a match that started brightly before fizzling out.
"The team dominated the game. We just lacked the final pass to convert that domination into a goal but overall we played well for the 90 minutes," Simeone told reporters.
The Argentine also cited Atletico's exertions against Sevilla as it progressed to the Copa del Rey final last Wednesday as an explanation for a performance lacking in cutting edge.
"I am happy because four days ago we played a very tiring game mentally and the team responded by playing the game we needed to play to remain amongst the best teams in the league."
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