First night for Stade Brestois in the Champions League. First defeat, in this case, on the pitch of FC Barcelona (3-0). A hazing that some had seen coming too soon before Eric Roy's gang closed their mouths and found themselves in a very favorable position for the next phase. But on Tuesday, “the step was too high”, words of the SB29 coach. The latter is not in the habit of being impressed by people bigger than him, but Hansi Flick's crushing machine forced him to face the facts.
“We came across a much stronger team, quite simply,” Roy continued at a press conference. They were much superior, and that was reflected in the score, even if we still have regrets, because we conceded avoidable goals. I also regret that we were not able to last a little longer in the match being only down by one goal, because we showed that we could perhaps find a situation to come back.”
Barça, “the best in Europe”
The figures for Blaugrana domination are overwhelming. Brest only shot twice without ever hitting the target and only had 24% possession of the ball.
“I hoped my team would be able to show more things,” added Eric Roy. Not only do they dominate with the ball but after the loss they don't let you organize yourself, nor the possibility of fixing […]. We were confronted with the best that is happening in Europe at the moment,” he conceded.
Opposite, Hansi Flick had modest success. “We still dominated our rival well, defended well, it was a good match to watch. »The people of Brest, who hardly touched the swelling, can attest to this.
