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Simeone defends Torres as Celta Vigo shock Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid have been shocked 2-0 by Celta Vigo.

Nolito converted a hotly-contested penalty in the 58th minute and Fabian Orellana then sealed the points for the Galicians with a thumping drive.

The defeat leaves Atletico in third place.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone stated: "I chose the wrong side in the first half. I wasted 45 minutes. I made a mistake.

"The fault isn't Fernando's (Torres), who had to come off, but because we couldn't balance the side. We started the second half better. Then there's the penalty incident and the second goal. Celta played really well."

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