On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid had one of their most difficult Champions League nights in recent years. Diego Simeone’s side were convincing beaten 4-0 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz – it is a

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was determined to look on the positive side despite their 4-0 Champions League thrashing against Benfica on Wednesday and said they had not lacked desire but were simply outplayed.

Atletico have now won just one of their last 10 Champions League away matches and barely troubled Benfica at the Estadio da Luz. Rojiblancos goalkeeper Jan Oblak and defender Axel Witsel endured a tough evening back at their old stomping ground, as Simeone's team displayed an uncharacteristic lack of grit.

Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.Atletico have now won just one of their last 10 Champions League away matches and barely troubled Benfica at the Estadio da Luz.

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