Madrid –
Real Madrid lost to Shakhtar Donetsk despite trying to catch up. Luka Modric admitted that Madrid had lost confidence after Shakhtar excelled.
Madrid host Shakhtar on matchday 1 Group B Champions League at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, Wednesday (21/10/2020) evening WIB. The whites collapsed with a score of 2-3 from the visitors.
In the first half, Madrid, who appeared without Sergio Ramos, were behind 0-3. Shakhtar opened the scoring through Tete in the 29th minute.
Raphael Varane then scored an own goal four minutes later. Manor Salomon’s goal in the 42nd minute made Madrid even more immersed in the first half.
Madrid then tried to get up in the second half. However, goals from Modric and Vinicius Junior were not enough to save Madrid from defeat.
Wound Modric admitted Madrid was not good enough in the first half. Shakhtar’s opener hit Madrid’s confidence.
“In the first half we were not good, but in the second half we tried to improve and we were better, but in the end it was not enough to give us a chance to draw or win the match,” Modric said as reported. Brand.
“We have to make improvements, that’s clear, we lacked confidence today, especially in the first half.”
“They scored the first goal, we lost confidence. We improved in the second half, but not enough,” continued the Croatian midfielder.
“Overall we are not happy, but we will improve. The good thing is that the next game will come soon, we have to stay solid and trust each other and in our quality, we haven’t forgotten how to play the ball.”
Modric is sure Madrid will immediately rise from this defeat. Moreover, Zinedine Zidane’s team has been waiting for the duel against Barcelona in the Spanish League this weekend.
“El Clasico is a different match and we will be ready to face it,” said Modric.
(nds/cas)
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