Giuliano Simeone voiced frustration on social media following Atletico Madrid’s Champions League defeat to Arsenal.
The forward highlighted a controversial moment involving Riccardo Calafiori, claiming he was pushed inside the penalty area.
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Simeone shared images suggesting the decision should have been reviewed, arguing the offside call may have been incorrect.
The incident proved costly, occurring shortly before Bukayo Saka scored a decisive goal for Arsenal.
The situation intensified frustration among Atletico players, who felt key decisions went against them during the match.
Multiple Penalty Appeals Ignored in Heated Clash
Atletico’s complaints extended beyond one incident, with Antoine Griezmann also appealing for a penalty after a challenge involving Calafiori.
However, VAR ruled out the claim due to a prior foul by Marc Pubill in the build-up.
Simeone himself missed a clear chance to equalise after rounding David Raya, adding to Atletico’s frustration.
He also appealed for a foul in that moment, but the referee allowed play to continue, reports GOAL.
Despite the controversy, Diego Simeone avoided blaming officials and acknowledged Arsenal’s superiority.
He praised the team led by Mikel Arteta, admitting they deserved to progress to the final.
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