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Simeone: Atletico 'absolutely' did not lose because of VAR

Diego Simeone refused to blame controversial VAR decisions for Atletico Madrid's 3-1 derby defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday.

Los Blancos claimed their first ever win over Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano, as Casemiro, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale got the goals to move them up to second, above their rivals.

Antoine Griezmann initially cancelled out Casemiro's opener, but Madrid ultimately had too much for their hosts and were good value for the win.

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However, Atletico were convinced Jose Gimenez fouled Vinicius Junior just outside the box for Ramos' penalty, before another VAR decision saw Atletico miss out on a spot-kick of their own when Alvaro Morata went over after a slight collision in the box with Casemiro.