Diego Simeone: Gave it our all, but they deserved it

Diego Simeone. Pic/AFP

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was gracious in defeat, claiming his side threw everything they had at Arsenal, but still came up short in the Champions League semi-final here on Tuesday.

"If we got knocked out, it's because our opponents deserved to get through. They [Arsenal] took their chances, including their big chance in the first half, and they deserved to get through. If you ask me how I feel: I feel calm and peaceful. We gave absolutely everything," said Simeone.

The result condemned Atletico to a fifth straight season without silverware. Asked if he had the strength to continue after Tuesday, Simeone's answer was an unusual one. "Not now, definitely not now," Simeone said, leaving doubts over his intentions this summer.

The Argentine manager has been at Atletico's helm for over 14 years. In his tenure at the club, he has guided them to two La Liga titles, two Europa Leagues as well as two runners-up finishes in the Champions League.

As British tabloids splashed Arsenal on front pages, here are some headlines...

Gun and dusted (Daily Star)
Bu-tiful Saka (The Sun)
Buk Wild (Daily Express)
Gunning for glory (The Daily Telegraph)

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