Head coach "mattress" Diego Simeone commented on the departure of the team from the Champions League.

In recent seasons, Atletico was an integral part of the latest stages of the Champions League, reaching the quarterfinals, semi-finals and two finals in 2014 and 2016.

Nevertheless, the current draw of the most prestigious European club tournament was completed for the Madrid team already at the group stage.

Despite this, the head coach of "mattress" Diego Simeone happy with the dedication of their wards and believes that failure will make them only stronger.

"We until the last wanted to win the match against Chelsea, even knowing that Roma is already winning. I'm proud of my players, "said the Argentinean specialist.

"The team was strong, competitive and full of the desire to work. We look only forward, and this failure will be useful for us ".

"In my opinion, despite the disappointment due to the departure from the Champions League, the team took a step forward," - quotes Simeone Marca.

In the final match of the group stage Atletico on the road failed to beat Chelsea (1: 1) and took the final third place in the group that gives the right to continue the fight in the European League.