""We're really gutted, but I'm leaving here proud of the team, we gave it our all. We had chances, but the ball just wouldn't go in; the same thing happened in the first leg.""
""They were more clinical. They were deserved winners. That's football; you have to be decisive in both boxes. The squad is growing, with very young players, and I'm sure that in the very near future they'll be competing for major titles.""
Atletico Madrid captain Koke expressed disappointment after the team's 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate defeat. This marked the first time since 1998-99 that Atletico failed to win either leg of a major European semi-final. Koke noted the team's struggles in the attacking third, with only 0.99 xG and two shots on target in the second leg. Despite the loss, he remained proud of the team's effort and highlighted the potential of younger players for future success.
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