Diego Simeone admits Atletico Madrid struggle to convert their scoring opportunities after a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus.

The match was decided by a remarkable Paulo Dybala goal from the tightest of angles, which secures top spot in the group for the Bianconeri.

“We played against a great team, incidents can happen, but we still lack sharpness in our finishing and making those moves count,” said the Colchoneros coach in his press conference.

Diego Simeone admits Atletico Madrid struggle to convert their scoring opportunities after a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus.

The match was decided by a remarkable Paulo Dybala goal from the tightest of angles, which secures top spot in the group for the Bianconeri.

“We played against a great team, incidents can happen, but we still lack sharpness in our finishing and making those moves count,” said the Colchoneros coach in his press conference.

“We create the chances, with opportunities both in the first and the second half. Vitolo and Alvaro Morata played well, Felipe had an extraordinary match.

“It’s good that we are creating the chances, and sooner or later we will score goals if we keep doing that. It requires patience and hard work. We need more of an effort to convert those opportunities.

“We are on track with the objectives of the club. That is why we need patience.”

Simeone was asked what he thought of the Juventus performance this evening.

“You should ask the Juventus coach that, not me…”

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