Frenkie de Jong, midfielder for FC Barcelona, expressed his disappointment following the team's elimination from the UEFA Champions League after a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Barcelona initially took a 2-0 lead but saw Atletico fight back, with Barcelona's hopes further dashed by a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal that went unanswered. De Jong remarked on the importance of luck in such crucial matches, stating, "We played a very good match. I have the feeling that luck wasn’t on our side." He acknowledged the team's struggles, including a red card issued to Eric Garcia, which complicated their efforts. Despite the loss, De Jong highlighted the young and talented nature of the squad, expressing optimism about their future potential. He emphasized that while falling in the quarterfinals is disappointing, the team's performance and growth indicate they are on the right path to success.