Sergio Gómez slams penalty in Real Sociedad's loss to Atlético

Sergio Gómez said Real Sociedad's defeat to Atlético Madrid did not reflect what happened on the pitch, laying the blame on a penalty awarded by referee Martínez Munuera in the 75th minute.

"The result does not do justice to our match, not at all. The team played a great game up to the 75th minute. Then came the referee's decision, which we believe was a mistake. There are incidents that change a match, especially one like this. We were dominating, without clear chances but getting further forward than Atlético and having more possession. One incident changed everything and we went away with no points," the full-back said.

Pellegrino Matarazzo went further in his own press conference at Anoeta, calling the penalty decision the third in a run of calls that have gone against his side. The head coach pointed to a foul on Jon Martín and a penalty conceded against Celta on Guedes as the other two.

"What can you say about the penalty. It clearly isn't one. The angle on the penalty isn't enough, he's pulling it back. It isn't the right decision. It's the third match with decisions against us. Also the one on Jon Martín and against Celta the penalty on Guedes. I haven't spoken to the referee," Matarazzo said.

He described his side as "solid" until the penalty, conceded by Ochieng, and said Real Sociedad had been "dominant" and had allowed "very few chances" before it. "We hate losing. I'm angry. The lads deserved more. They played well, they were connected. The crowd was up for it. It was an important day for us," he said, adding that his side struggled to find space against Atlético's low block and had to rely on set plays for their own openings.

Sergio Gómez said the defeat leaves Real Sociedad wanting to move on quickly, with the Europa League group stage starting on Thursday. "" he said.