Simeone expresses concern after Atlético Madrid's defeat to Manchester City

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Simeone expresses concern after Atlético Madrid's defeat to Manchester City
Summary

Diego Simeone, head coach of Atlético Madrid, addressed concerns following their 3-1 loss to Manchester City in a friendly on August 1, 2026. He praised 16-year-old Jorge Domínguez, who scored for Atlético, and commented on debuts from Kang-in Lee. Simeone indicated worries as the season approaches, citing the lack of cohesive team training due to players returning late from international duties. He plans to evaluate Domínguez's future role and adjust Kang-in Lee's position as he adapts to the team.

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  • Atlético Madrid lost 3-1 to Manchester City in a pre-season friendly.
  • Jorge Domínguez scored for Atlético, impressing Simeone.
  • Simeone has concerns about team cohesion before the season start.
  • Kang-in Lee made his debut with limited minutes.
  • Ten players were delayed returning from international duty.
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  • 3:09 PMYahoo SportsSimeone reveals ‘worry’ after Manchester City friendly defeat
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The coach spoke after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.

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