Coach “Schalke” Di Matteo and I am happy and sad after the match with “Real”; Ancelotti understands why fans booed Madrid; set a new record bombardirsky Cristiano Ronaldo vows of silence. “Times” is no comments after the match in the Champions League on Tuesday.
«Real” (Spain) – “Schalke” (Germany) – 3: 4 (the sum of matches – 5: 4 )
from Madrid reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League under the whistle of native stands, “Santiago Bernabeu” applauded the players, “Schalke” and of his favorites – only Cristiano Ronaldo, update the record for goals scored in European competition, which was owned by another legendary striker “Real” Raul.
Hosts floors recoup twice in the first half, but after the break even led into account, but the German team not only equalized again position, but also took the lead, arranging horrible last moments for fans of “Real”. The Club de Madrid missed twice as many goals than in the seven previous meetings of the tournament, but that fortunately the fans stopped.
«I’m sorry, because now everyone could see that we were playing bad – admitted after the game, head coach of “Real” Carlo Ancelotti, who was quoted by the press service of UEFA. – For our club it is not good.
We deserve this whistling fans, and it motivates us even stronger. I still trust this team, because I know what it can do. We need more work.
In football, things change very quickly. In December, this one could not imagine. Fans showed their support for us, because their whistle should awaken us.
Of course, these games do not love anybody. At half-time we were trying to solve the problems in defense, as the organization of the game at the gate is poor.
I do not think the dismissal. I need to correct the situation and to do so that the team played better than today.
We felt the pressure up until the last minute. Could happen anything. To solve this problem have coaches and players. We have lost confidence in our game, as well as his own face. Now we can not play the way we want. ”
Head coach, “Schalke” Roberto Di Matteo said his team spent a great match, in the end who dream of reaching the next round.
«We scored four goals” Real “, but to return to the quarterfinals of the was not enough – said the Italian specialist. – We are pleased, but at the same time and saddened. Luck turned away from us a little – in both matches we were in the bar.
Cristiano Ronaldo provided the “Real” result in the first match today did the same. We were able to complicate the “Real” life, the atmosphere was not easy for him.
We do not allow the opponent to dictate their terms, and to play under pressure, it was not easy. Nevertheless, I still think Ancelotti magnificent world-class coach. The “Real” is a very good coach who knows what to do. ”
Di Matteo believes that all players “Schalke” after this match can be proud of themselves: “We scored four goals and showed bold football. When the game is “real”, everyone expects from him only victory. ”
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on Tuesday his 78th goal in European competition and surpassed the record performance in the club UEFA club competition, which belonged to the former striker “Real” Raul.
Portuguese on two goals ahead striker “Barcelona” Lionel Messi on this indicator, but it is in both the Champions League football at the moment have scored the same number of goals – 45.
Comments on the game with “Schalke” Ronaldo from members of the media have not waited. As they did not hear anything from the player until May. “I will not say anything. Not going to talk to the press before the end of the season, “- said Cristiano, after the game expressed dissatisfaction with the game some of its partners.
«Porto» (Portugal) – “Basel” (Switzerland) – 4: 0 (in terms of matches – 5: 1)
home side opened the scoring in the 14th minute meeting after the shot Yassin Brahimi’s free-kick, and at the beginning of the second half dealt a knockout punch guests by sending in their net two more goals with an interval of 9 minutes – stir Hector Herrera and Kazimir. Point in the match put another beautiful free kick, and the author of the ball in the 76th minute was Vincent Aboubakar.
«not so easy to achieve what we did today – admitted head coach” Porto “Julen Lopetegui. – “Basel” had an excellent campaign, so it was not easy. My players have shown commitment today. They deserved to win, and we are happy. ”
The success of the “Port” overshadowed trauma team captain Danilo, who after a collision with goalkeeper Swiss team lost consciousness, only to leave the field on a stretcher and was hospitalized.
«Danilo situation was dramatic, but on the way to the hospital he regained consciousness, – said Lopetegi. – I think he’ll be fine. This victory is also dedicated to him.
Today we did a good job. We are well acted against good solid team in defense and in attack. Proud of my guys.
We have successfully adjust to the style of play opponent: sometimes attacking on the flanks, sometimes – through the middle. Deprived of Danilo, we lost depth on the wing, but found a way to solve the problem. ”
Spanish expert said he did not think about who will be the next opponent “Port” in the Champions League. It will be known at the end of the draw on March 20.
«Our former ambitions. Players train hard to win victories – said Lopetegi. – Children should be happy to walk that far, but they do not cease to believe in the most. Each time we are better able to cope with the tasks that lie before us in all competitions. ”
Head coach “Basel” Paulo Sousa could not hide his disappointment at a major defeat, but believes the positive performance of the team in the Champions League.
«Today we were far from his best game – he admitted. – The opponent has surpassed us on both sides of the field.
I would like to congratulate a colleague, his team and the club. Excellence “Port” does not hold. We could have scored at the end of the first half, but missed the opportunity, and rival outplayed us. Now we have to finish the season on a positive note, the next time again to play in this tournament. ”
Paulo Sousa said that rival deprived him of charges of free space for playing a short pass.
«I love football and I like to see my team acted aggressively. But we could not show his best game in any of the two matches – complained Portuguese expert. – We were far from the level that showed in October, November and December. If we played as if the result would have been different.
Guys disappointed – no one likes to lose. We always work for the victory, but this time the opponent was simply better ».
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