“We say goodbye to the Champions League with our heads held high”

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FC Red Bull Salzburg lost 2-0 to Atlético de Madrid and missed out on the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The voices for the match at Sky Sport Austria.

FC Red Bull Salzburg – Atlético de Madrid 0: 2 (0: 1)
Referee: Anthony Taylor (ENG)

Jesse Marsch (FC Red Bull Salzburg manager):
… On the game: “It was a real representation of our football and our mentality. We were always there and we played well in every game in this tournament. Unfortunately, it is not enough against the best opponents. It was clear that they would defend themselves deeply, they would feel uncomfortable and they would not need many opportunities. His quality, experience and football feeling is very different from that of our young team. But I am very satisfied and proud of our boys. What else can I ask for from my team? They fought, they had many advantages and they did it very well. In the end, it is not enough for this tournament. Most of the game was great. The feeling of control, especially with the ball, is a bit dangerous because the opponent can always take a special action. We had a great opportunity but it was not enough. The referee was fine, the opponent was outstanding. The performances were much better than the points. For now, Atlético is, by far, the best team in Spain. “

… On upcoming appearances in the UEFA Europa League: “This is a good opportunity for us. It’s a great tournament and we hope we can learn from the group stage here and play well in the Europa League. “

Zlatko Junuzovic (FC Red Bull Salzburg):
… On the game: “I think we control the whole game. We certainly had our opponents under control for more than 30 minutes in the first half. Of course we have to score, then you get a standard target, that’s also his strength. You could see they had respect. You were in the back, we had options. The bottom line is that we missed too many opportunities. Of course, we also lacked a bit of luck. We had some poles and 50:50 situations in the penalty area that we didn’t play intelligently. We played with a lot of energy, with a lot of aggression and we dared to do something. We put a great rival to a great test and we rewarded ourselves with the place in the Europa League. “

… On his foul, which led to the free kick and 0: 1: “I touch the ball a bit. There have been many situations like this in the game. That is what is punished with a goal. However, we never gave up and kept playing forward. We say goodbye to the Champions League with our heads held high. “

Rasmus Kristensen (FC Red Bull Salzburg):
… On the game: “We weren’t good enough in front of goal on both sides. We fought very well for six Champions League games, but we only got four points. I think we deserve much more. In this final we do not have the result we wanted. We have four or five great chances in the first half, Atlético only has one banner and scores the goal. We have great chances at the beginning of the second half, but they are good defending. We have to continue, we are still in the Europa League, but we wanted more and we didn’t get the result. I only play to win, no matter who, but of course we play well and as a young team we need this experience for the Europa League. Hopefully we can do better in the Europa League. “

Marc Janko (Sky Expert):
… On the game: “It was an open game for a long time, but at the end of the day the favorite prevailed. Atlético was insensitive and technically more precise. For me it was clearly a quality difference when you have so many opportunities. We’ve been talking for six games: ‘You tried a lot.’ In the Austrian Bundesliga you can choose the corner, but you have to finish as quickly as possible at this level, otherwise the defender is there and the action is over. We have confirmed it again today. At the end of the day, you pay the tuition again and we talk again about what if, but we don’t get any of that.

… On the lack of Junuzovic, who made it 0-1 with a free kick: “Junuzovic was a bit motivated. Totally unnecessary, he knows it himself. That is one thing, but the other is how to defend such a situation. “

… On the Champions League lessons for FC Red Bull Salzburg: “You can take advantage of the group stage again – you can challenge the best opponents. But it does not exceed 90 minutes. What is offered in Salzburg is very good, but it is not first class in Europe, but that is not the philosophy of Salzburg either. You were allowed to dream, we all can, but you have to be realistic at the end of the day and the Europa League is a great competition and a great stage to develop yourself further. “

… In the direction of the FC Red Bull Salzburg club: “The path that Salzburg has been following for some years is one that attracts young talent and then sells them for expensive money. You can’t expect to have players on the team every year with whom you can become an absolutely superior group. You played great. You challenge the best teams over a long period of time and that’s also what people want to see. “

Hans Krankl (Sky Expert):
… On the game: “It was the same as with the other games: you have learned the hard way, but at a high level. Atlético has once again proven to be the first European team. Salzburg did not take the opportunity. If you don’t take advantage of those opportunities in these games … You can do it in the Austrian league, but at that level you can’t make mistakes on defense like you do in the standard situation and you have to use your chances on offense. You had the opportunity to take the initiative, but unfortunately that didn’t work out. They were really good, very good, but not good enough for Atlético de Madrid. “

… On Dominik Szoboszlai: “The player has incredible talent, but he still doesn’t have the quality. He has already had many decisive scenes internationally that he did not do. He’s too careless in some things. It is still very far from its capabilities. “

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10.12.2020