´Whoever makes a mistake can lose´ – Simeone laments mix-ups as Atletico lose at home to Villarreal

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone was left to rue defensive mistakes after his team fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Villarreal.

A sloppy error in the second half from wing-back Nahuel Molina gave the visitors the ball in a dangerous area, before Yeremi Pino ruthlessly fired into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.

Molina was then sent off in injury time, and a smart finish from Gerard Moreno moments later condemned Atletico to their first defeat of the season.

Simeone was left frustrated by his side’s defensive blunders after the game, telling reporters: “The characteristics of the game were clearly seen, very tactical and strategic.

“They were trying to dislodge us from our position and try our mistakes, looking for our anxiety.

“We knew that in these very tight matches whoever makes a mistake can lose.”

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The Argentinian coach also suggested that there will not be any new arrivals to strengthen his squad before the transfer window shuts, unless a player departs.

“I am one to work and not to ask, we have a very complete squad,” Simeone said.

“Hopefully those of us who are here will stay, and if one leaves another one will arrive and that neither club nor team will be harmed. It is a team that will compete in LaLiga much better.”