Frenkie de Jong Reflects on Barcelona's Champions League Exit
‘Luck wasn’t on our side’ – Frenkie de Jong reacts after Barcelona are knocked out of Champions League
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Frenkie de Jong expressed disappointment after FC Barcelona's exit from the UEFA Champions League following a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. Despite a strong start, Barcelona faced setbacks including a disallowed goal and a red card, leaving De Jong to emphasize the need for luck in future matches.
- 01Barcelona led 2-0 before Atletico Madrid's comeback.
- 02Frenkie de Jong believes luck was not on Barcelona's side.
- 03The team faced another red card, this time for Eric Garcia.
- 04De Jong remains optimistic about the team's potential and growth.
- 05Barcelona aims to improve and compete for titles despite the setback.
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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.
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