Champions League
Diego Simeone insisted Atletico Madrid's Champions League campaign was not a failure after they were eliminated on Tuesday. Atletico required maximum points from their final Group 'C' fixture to stand any chance of progressing, but the three-time European runners-up could only draw 1-1 at Chelsea. Saul Niguez had Atletico on track for victory at Stamford Bridge before Stefan Savic turned the ball into his own net as the Spanish side finished third. Atletico coach Simeone, however, was relatively upbeat as he looked ahead to the Europa League. "We didn't fail. This can happen. They gave it their all to win and try to go through until the last minute. We're fine," Simeone was quoted saying by Goal.com.

Atletico boss Diego Simeone