Real Madrid's penalty leaves Roberto De Zerbi feeling embarrassed, yet he remains proud of Olympique de Marseille
In a closely contested match on September 16, Olympique de Marseille faced Real Madrid, with the French team giving their all but ultimately suffering a 1-2 defeat. The performance on the night was below the team's maximum level for various reasons, according to the coach.
The team started the game a bit too timidly, but there were many positive things in the game that showcased their potential. The coach, recognising the team's strengths, praised their good qualities and mentality, expressing a belief that they are a strong unit.
However, the coach also expressed a desire to see a different attitude and more courage from the team. He chose to leave more space between the lines and less in depth during the game, hoping to encourage a more aggressive approach.
One contentious moment in the match was the second penalty given to Real Madrid, which the coach believed was not justified. Carvajal's sending off in the 72nd minute further complicated matters for Marseille, but the team could have taken more risks in the remaining minutes to turn the tide.
Despite the disappointing result, the coach remains optimistic about the team's progress. He believes that playing against teams like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain is crucial for the team to improve, take another step in mentality, and ambition.
Looking ahead, Marseille will face Paris Saint-Germain on September 16th at 8:45 PM in Ligue 1. With many new players, some playing their second match in less than a week, the team is still far from the coach's expectations for the season. However, the coach is working tirelessly to bring Marseille to a higher level.
With determination and a renewed focus, Marseille will aim to learn from this defeat and use it as a stepping stone towards greater success in the future.
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