The Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to the microphones of Skyafter the Champions League match lost 2-3 against Real Madrid.
Congratulations, you entertained us.
“These are nice compliments. Both teams wanted to play, trying to win with their strengths. For us there is a bit of disappointment, but we learn something from these matches. We are still missing a little something, but it is also a reason to improve and work. We come out defeated, even if maybe not in terms of numbers and this will help us take a small step forward.”
Did you expect Real Madrid to press like this across the pitch?
“They are also capable of this. Compared to the Super Cup we were better and, having reached a draw, we felt we had the chance to win. In the first half, despite doing very well, we could have been a little more concrete. These are situations that we will review , I’m very happy with everyone. It’s a way to try to improve ourselves further.”
Did you occupy the area too little?
“We were playing a little too slowly, these teams close well. We played well, but we could have been more dangerous because we could have been. A match that will be a great lesson, we are sorry to have lost but from these matches we will recover.”
What boost can it give you in the championship too?
“We need to see the things we could have done better. We could have been more concrete, they can always score goals. We were unlucky on the second goal and we paid for it, but then we found energy again. To be able to win these types of matches, there is no It’s bad luck. They won because they had someone who allowed them to do it.”
Having played like this with Real, you can play against anyone.
“We’ve gotten closer. Before, it was difficult to get a result, now we’re starting to see the possibility of doing so.”
The public supported you even at the end of the race.
“Nice evening of celebration, at the end of the match everyone was satisfied because they saw a good match.”