The Colchoneros lost and could lose the summit to the Catalans as early as Thursday • Simeone: "We knew Real Madrid and Barcelona did not say the last word. We will adapt ourselves to the situation"
Depression at Atletico Madrid.
A gap of 11 points was lost
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Just three months ago, Atletico Madrid led the table by a double-digit margin, but last night the Colchoneros lost 2: 1 away to Bilbao and currently they are still in first place only because of an overtime game over Barcelona, which may attack the summit as early as next Thursday if they register three Points against Granada.
After two consecutive victories, Diego Simeone's trainees hoped to take a significant step towards a first championship in 7 years, but a goal by Inigo Martinez in the 86th minute, decided the game in favor of Bilbao.
"We knew that Real Madrid and Barcelona did not say their last word," Simeone explained at the end, "both of them usually win the championship and it was clear that they would not give up again.
"We made many mistakes and now we need to correct them," the Argentine coach continued, "Now we must adapt to the situation.
We lost the game and I take full responsibility for the loss.
We will have to be mentally prepared for any scenario.
We must be now with extraordinary composure. "
As mentioned, Barcelona, who defeated Villarreal 1: 2 yesterday, will be able to observe the table from above in three days.
Whoever was responsible for the three points was Antoine Griezmann, who scored a private pair and raised his tally this season to 18 goals alongside 11 assists.
"It is a great pride for me to be in Barcelona with all the friends," Griezmann explained.