Mousso: The Red Card Hurt Us, and Luck Favored Barcelona
Juan Musso, Atlético Madrid's goalkeeper, spoke about his team's loss to Barcelona, emphasizing that the red card had a decisive impact on the course of the match, despite the good performance the team delivered before the sending-off.
Moussa said: "We had an excellent first half, played better, created many chances, and it was an enjoyable and beautiful match. The red card hurt us, and it's very difficult in today's football to play with a numerical disadvantage."
He added, "I also believe there should have been a red card for them. The referee clearly saw the incident on the field, and it was shown in the replay, which would have made the match fairer."
He continued: "It was an important match and this does not shake our confidence. I believe we were the better team when it was 11 against 11. We created many chances and passed the ball well, which gives us confidence."
Regarding Barcelona's second goal, he said: "The ball came after a rebound, and Lewandowski scored the goal without realizing it. They were lucky with the second goal."
He continued: "We tried to defend, and the team put in a great effort. I appreciate all the effort the players put in, because from the outside it seems amazing. When we concede goals in any way, one feels bad."
Mousso confirmed: "I am in good condition, and I have great confidence in myself and the team. We work hard to reach where we are. In January, the team faced a lot of criticism, but now we are aiming to reach the Champions League semi-finals and are seeking to win the cup for the fans."
He concluded his remarks by saying, "What gives me the most confidence is that the players give their all. We are a strong group facing all challenges, and individual mistakes don't determine the outcome; rather, it's the collective effort and desire that make the difference."
Moussa said: "We had an excellent first half, played better, created many chances, and it was an enjoyable and beautiful match. The red card hurt us, and it's very difficult in today's football to play with a numerical disadvantage."
He added, "I also believe there should have been a red card for them. The referee clearly saw the incident on the field, and it was shown in the replay, which would have made the match fairer."
He continued: "It was an important match and this does not shake our confidence. I believe we were the better team when it was 11 against 11. We created many chances and passed the ball well, which gives us confidence."
Regarding Barcelona's second goal, he said: "The ball came after a rebound, and Lewandowski scored the goal without realizing it. They were lucky with the second goal."
He continued: "We tried to defend, and the team put in a great effort. I appreciate all the effort the players put in, because from the outside it seems amazing. When we concede goals in any way, one feels bad."
Mousso confirmed: "I am in good condition, and I have great confidence in myself and the team. We work hard to reach where we are. In January, the team faced a lot of criticism, but now we are aiming to reach the Champions League semi-finals and are seeking to win the cup for the fans."
He concluded his remarks by saying, "What gives me the most confidence is that the players give their all. We are a strong group facing all challenges, and individual mistakes don't determine the outcome; rather, it's the collective effort and desire that make the difference."