Barcelona clashed with Napoli at the Maradona Stadium for their UCL knockout first leg last week that ended 1-1, Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo expressed his disappointment over the team’s performance.
The defender voiced his bitterness over a goal by Osimhen that denied Barcelona a win they believed they deserved.
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“We were doing a great defensive work, but Osimhen took advantage of the only opportunity he had,” Araujo said in an interview with Tutto Napoli. This statement highlights the unexpected turn of events that saw Osimhen, seizing a rare opportunity, score the decisive goal of the match.
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Despite the setback, Araujo was quick to commend his team’s performance. “We are sorry for that goal we conceded, however, we showed that we are an amazing team,” he stated. This sentiment reflects the team’s resilience and their ability to acknowledge their strengths even in the face of not winning.
Araujo also pointed out areas where the team could improve, particularly in maintaining possession during crucial moments of the game. “Perhaps we just failed to keep possession in some moments of the game,” he admitted. This honest assessment shows a willingness to learn from their mistakes and improve in future matches.
However, the overriding emotion was one of disappointment. “We are leaving with a bitter feeling as we really deserved victory,” Araujo confessed. This statement encapsulates the team’s frustration at coming so close to victory, only to have it snatched away.
