Gimenes: Losing 0-4 from Paris was a huge blow, the opponent performed better but the score was a bit exaggerated

In an interview, Atletico Madrid defender Gimenes talked about the first game of the Club World Cup losing to Paris Saint-Germain 0-4. He said that although the opponent performed better, the score was a bit exaggerated.

Gimenez said: "That game really hit a big blow, and there is no doubt that we played with another mentality and demand, and the blow was heavy in the end. The result was a bit too disparity. Although the opponent performed better, the score was a bit exaggerated, and the truth was that, we had to accept and turn this page quickly."

"We were lucky enough to control our own destiny, which was the most important...We have a very united locker room, and everyone was working in the same direction. We were trying to make Thursday's game as smooth as possible and win. We knew we were not doing well in the game, and it was the fact that there was no need to deceive ourselves."

"As a veteran, you have to pass on such a message, not just by words, but by actions. It was just a bad day. Now the team is in good health and in good spirits, and I can assure you that no one is more eager to win than we do."

Regarding playing time this season, Gimenes said: "Which season I have more playing time? I can guarantee not. This is the first time I have no muscle injury... But anyway, when things are not going well, you always criticize yourself and take responsibility. I am the first person to self-criticize and take responsibility, and it is true that the team needs more veterans to support the performance of young players on the court."