Simeone Jr. Halftime Reaction: Atlético vs. Botafogo

In the definition of group B of the Club World Cup, Atlético de Madrid must win by three goals to Botafogo To be able to advance to the round of 16 depending on himself. However, when there were a few minutes left for the end of the first half, there was a controversial play that merited to be reviewed by the VAR but had no happy ending for the mattress team.

In an attack by the Spanish team, Julián Álvarez received an infraction within the area and the technology acted by possible penalty. The Mexican referee César Arturo Ramos approached the VAR screen and made the decision to take a previous foul by Alexander Sorloth, which means that he left without effect any action that has happened instantly after that. And all Instrument exploded …

In addition to the relentless protest of all players and the coaching staff, as soon as Giuliano Simeone finished the silence and discharged before the microphone and the camera of DAZN who interviewed him in the halftime. “I never saw something the same, there were two penalties”the Argentine footballer who shines in Atlético de Madrid sentenced bluntly.

As if that statement did not reach to describe what happened on the Rose Bowl Stadium game of Pasadena, the Albiceleste added: “The decisions in all the divided are not favoring us at allso we have to play against that. ”Seconds later, he confessed that he spoke with his partner and revealed: “I asked Julian if he really stepped on and told me yes …”.

The midfielder was not the only one in his family who could not contain the anger against the collegiate after the determination that he was not a criminal about Álvarez for a previous infraction of Sorloth. In the same sense as absolutely all its directed, Cholo Simeone did not hesitate when he had near the Mexican judge and, notably angry, he said: “You are a face”.

The controversial play in Atlético de Madrid against Botafogo

Atlético de Madrid, eliminated in First Round

Having been thrashed 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain at the absolute premiere of the competition, played very much against him at the time of definition. While later he beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 and this Monday 1-0 to Botafogo, he was not enough to get between the first two of his area. For the new tiebreaker format, he was eliminated in the first round of the Club World Cup.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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