""I don't think about Arsenal, this hurts me a lot. We needed to win and we couldn't. But we all competed and that gives me peace of mind.""
""Yes, but I don't put it down to that. It was the fact we didn't start the first half well. From the 15th minute we began to improve, to have more intensity.""
""We fought until the end and although we didn't get the result we wanted, we never stopped feeling all of your support from Sevilla, Madrid, and every corner of the world.""
Atletico Madrid faced disappointment in the Copa del Rey final, losing to Sociedad in a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw. Diego Simeone emphasized the need to heal from this defeat before considering the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. Despite the loss, Simeone noted the team's competitive spirit. The match featured the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history. Fatigue from a recent Champions League match was acknowledged, but Simeone attributed the loss to a poor start in the first half.
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