RB Salzburg wanted to celebrate this triumph extensively: For the first time, the Austrians have reached the round of 16 of the Champions League. In the cabin, however, there were unsightly scenes.
RB Salzburg made it to the Champions League round of 16 for the first time. So far so good. And when you’ve achieved something historical like this, you’re naturally emotionally charged. This can lead to one or the other derailment. But is that enough as an excuse in this case?
After the 1-0 win against Sevilla FC, there was a party in the Salzburg dressing room. Sports psychologist and club mental coach Ulf Häfelinger took the floor, celebrated the performance of Salzburg – and then it comes: “Suddenly the next game day, against Seville. Spanish wankers.” Loud roaring in the cabin. Horror at the listener.
Salzburg kicker Okafor streams on Instagram
The crazy thing: Salzburg’s Noah Okafor streamed Häfelinger’s emotional outburst himself on Instagram. He had probably not expected such a verbal loss.
After the video went viral, RB Salzburg commented on Twitter with a brief statement: “In the emotion of this extraordinary success for us, words were uttered that shouldn’t have been. Today we played against a strong and fair opponent, at to whom we sincerely apologize for this choice of words. ¡Perdone! “
A reaction from the Spaniards is still pending. One thing is clear: It was a party with a very bland aftertaste.
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