The captain of the Atlético de Madrid, Jorge ‘Koke’ Resurrection, admitted after the elimination of his team in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by the RB Leipzig German that “at all times” his rivals were “better” had “more possession”, were “faster” and “more intense”.
“I think that at all times they have been better, they have had better possession, they have been faster, more intense. When they are better, you try to give your all and things don't work out, you have to congratulate your rival, “he said. Koke in statements to ‘Movistar Champions League’ after the duel at José Alvalade.
The rojiblanco captain said that they should “reflect” on this Thursday's duel. “It has not given us to match their intensity and when we were better at 1-1, their goal came,” he added.
Koke appreciated that the Portuguese Joao Felix has “given them a lot” and has “created a tie”, but the goal of the American Tyler adams for Leipzig 2-1 it was “bad luck”.
“This is football, we were very excited about this Champions League, and we have to get up as we always do,” added the midfielder.
“When you lose you are hurt and sad, this is a different competition, in three games you could win a‘ Champions ’, but it can't be if you don't pass the quarters “, he sentenced.