Simeone's Lost Finals Cycle: Last Chance in Champions League

Atlético Madrid lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad 4-3 on penalties, in a match broadcast by ACTION 24 and Athletiko. Diego Simeone expressed satisfaction with the team's effort but highlighted his disappointment with the missed opportunity.

After the match, Simeone avoided sending a message to the fans, emphasizing that he prefers to show the team's value on the field. The loss in the Copa del Rey final means that Atlético Madrid is heading towards its fifth consecutive season without a title, the last being the 2020/21 league title.

This was Simeone's fifth lost final in 11 finals as coach of Atlético. The last major title he won was the 2020/21 league title. The last hope for a successful season is the Champions League, where Atlético will face Arsenal in the semi-finals. If they qualify, they will play Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern in the final in Budapest.

Simeone's 11 finals include six wins and five losses, including two lost Champions League finals (2014, 2016) and the recent Copa del Rey.