Two key attacking players for La Liga club Atlético Madrid have taken to social media to address their team’s recent defeat in the Copa del Rey final.
Atlético Madrid experienced a disappointing evening on Saturday as they lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad. Despite their strong desire to secure a trophy, Diego Simeone’s team fell short at the decisive stage.
The match concluded after a tense full-time and extra-time period, with the score tied at 2-2. Ultimately, Atlético Madrid lost 4-3 in the subsequent penalty shootout.
The players were visibly devastated after the match, recognizing the missed opportunity to add silverware to the club’s collection.
A day after the final, two prominent players, Ademola Lookman and Julián Álvarez, shared messages with the Atlético Madrid supporters.
Ademola Lookman posted on his Instagram account: “Kept fighting and we’ll still keep on fighting. Thank you for your unconditional support.”
Julián Álvarez followed with a similar message on Instagram: “We gave everything until the end. Thank you for the support. Let’s go for the Champions League.”
