After a hard-fought match against Real Madrid, Atalanta’s head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed his disappointment following a 3-2 defeat in the Champions League. This encounter marked the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with Atalanta having previously lost to Madrid in the Super Cup.
In his post-match interview with Sky Sport, Gasperini stated, “Both teams tried their best to win. There is a bit of disappointment, but from this match, we learn that we cannot afford to make any mistakes. We leave defeated, even though our performance and statistics were good. This will help us improve.”
Reflecting on the game, Gasperini noted that his team had hoped to capitalize on their momentum after equalizing. “Once we reached the equalizer, we had the illusion that we could win. In the first half, we performed well but could have been more dangerous and concrete. These are situations we will review,” he added.
As the interview progressed, Gasperini highlighted the lessons learned from the match. “We managed the game well; it was a significant learning experience for our future. We came into this match after an impressive streak of results, and there is some regret because we were confident we could achieve a positive result. We could have been a bit more decisive,” he remarked.
He also mentioned a stroke of bad luck regarding Real Madrid’s second goal: “We were quite confident and paid for conceding that goal at a crucial moment.” Despite the disappointment, Gasperini expressed gratitude for the support from fans, saying, “They made me an incredible banner, and I will always be thankful for that.”
