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Diego Simeone Says VAR Isn't Why Atletico Madrid Lost Derby vs. Real Madrid

Diego Simeone refused to blame the video assistant referee for Atletico Madrid's 3-1 derby defeat at home to Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.

Dermot Corrigan

Simeone: “I do not usually talk about the VAR. It will clearly improve for the good of everyone. I’ve not seen the replays. VAR not why we lost today.”

Atleti lost to goals from Casemiro, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale. Antoine Griezmann equalised after Casemiro opened the scoring, but Ramos scored from the penalty spot to restore the visitors' lead three minutes before the break at the Wanda Metropolitano.