Diego Simeone Won’t Accept the Red Card Received by Diego Costa

DBasia.news –  Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach, was very emotional as the team striker, Diego Costa, received a red card against Barcelona. Simeone could not believe on the red card.

Atletico Madrid were beaten 0-2 when visiting Barcelona, ​​Camp Nou, on Saturday (6/4). Los Rojiblancos played with 10 players in the match.

Barcelona were ahead by the number of players since the 28th minute after the referee sent Diego Costa out of the field. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper conceded twice in the last minute through Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.

The defeat has made Barcelona stayed one step behind towards the 2018-2019 LaLiga title. Atletico Madrid are increasingly left behind from the championship race.

After the match, Diego Simeone was surprised by the red card given to Diego Costa. Simeone was annoyed with the red card.

“Atletico Madrid often receive a red card. We must have made a mistake. I asked the referee at the break, he said Diego Costa swore,” said Diego Simeone.

“While Diego Costa said otherwise. Many players said various things on the pitch, but did not receive a red card. I did not try to defend Costa.”

“When the referee feels an insult, the red card makes sense. Unfortunately, the treatment for each player is not always the same,” Diego Simeone added.

Atletico Madrid are 11 points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga standings. With the competition leaving seven games, they need luck to become champions.