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Shakhtar coach Luis Castro on TV Football commented
– Very good result. We understood what the difficulties would be during the match, we determined the strategy. We comply with everything planned. The players did a fantastic job on the field. We were a team from the first to the last minute of the game.
When we are vigilant and disciplined, we know how qualified we are, what qualities we have, we are closer to victory. Even against a club like Real Madrid. They have a lot of fantastic players, but we were able to go through all the difficulties and bring Madrid a good victory.
– First half – Shakhtar’s best first half of the season?
– Yes, you can say that. We create moments. In the second half, there were also chances to score, but the result was very close: 2: 3. This put us even more on the defensive. Then we thought a bit: “I wish the game would end faster.” In any case, it was a good opportunity to grow as a team. We have shown that we are powerful tactically, technically, that we are confident in the future.
– Can we say that the youth factor of the defensive line and the goalkeeper allowed Real Madrid to quickly overcome two goals?
– We function as a team, we defend as a team and we attack. We will never divide the team. The age of the players does not interest me. Just what we are as a team. Today we were strong, ambitious, brave, united.
Our team has always understood that you can win if you are attentive throughout the game. I am happy with the team. I am also happy that the entire Shakhtar family is celebrating. Many guys are not with us, but they are very happy with what we have done. We are also happy to be able to give you this joy.
– “Real” in the first round. How do you see the Champions League calendar now?
– I kept my opinion. We have the strongest group. Real Madrid, Inter and Borussia M are a very complicated group. This was the first match. Nothing is lost, nothing is gained. The doors are open for all teams. We are aware of what needs to be done.
We must close this game, restore the players. Vorskla is already waiting for us on Saturday. Shakhtar has a very limited lineup.
