D. Simeone after a painful defeat: this time "Real" was too strong for us © EuroFootball.com

Madrid's "Atletico" strategist Diego Simeone did not spare praise for the football players of Madrid's "Real" after the first semi-final match of the King's Cup and stated that they were stronger.

Yesterday at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium, Carlo Ancelotti's team left no hopes for the winners of the "Copa del Rey" tournament with a score of 3-0.

"I think these were great games for the "Real" club and we have to congratulate them on the victory," said D. Simeone. - This match was not ours and we did not find our way."

"The two goals were scored by our players and they did not have many opportunities to score. The "Real" club is always strong and today they were stronger than us," said the strategist after the match.

The next and decisive King's Cup semi-final clash between the "Atletico" and "Real" teams will take place next Tuesday.