Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has acknowledged Real Madrid’s dominance in the Champions League but insists his team never goes down without a fight.

Speaking after Atletico’s elimination in the UCL quarter-finals, Simeone admitted: “They always beat us in the UCL, but we make them suffer.”

His words highlight the fierce rivalry between the two Madrid clubs, with Atletico pushing Los Blancos to the limit once again. Despite taking the match into extra time and a dramatic penalty shootout, Simeone’s side fell short, as Real Madrid once again proved their superiority in European competition.