Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone’s comments after the 2-1 defeat against Sevilla.

And Atletico Madrid, the Spanish champion, lost, Saturday, to Seville, 2-1, already 13 points behind the leaders of the Spanish League, Real Madrid, and eight points behind the second-placed, especially the opponent on Saturday.

After the match, Diego Simeone, the coach of the “Colchonero Logo” was asked again about Joao Felix, who was an option for the second part of the match.

“He played a good second half and that’s good for him and the team,” the coach said, before explaining how he turns around for a moment like the one the club is going through in the league.

“Insisting not to lower the arms. Who does not feel the strength and energy [para dar a volta à situação], let me know. I’ve been here for ten years, we used to finish 12 points off the lead. Now, unfortunately, we are in this situation and what we should be looking for is to find confidence, security, and strength so that things can go the way they should. It is a difficult time and it is clear that the responsibility lies with me.”