Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini reveals he is happy to have knocked Liverpool out of the Europa League.
Atalanta lost 0-1 to Liverpool in the Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday UFABET. But combining the results of the two matches, representatives from Italy advanced to the semifinals with a score of 3-1.
“We knocked out a great coach and team. We gave our all throughout the two matches. Above all, it is our hearts. We are very happy,” Gasperini said.
“Tonight we produced a great performance after conceding a goal early in the game. And we have some wonderful fans supporting us. We should have scored. There is space to make a door. Just like what happened in Liverpool.
“It was a crazy game. There are different protections. Whether it’s dropping back down or going up and pressing high. We chose the latter format. We were physically strong and kept the rhythm of play.
“In my career there may not be any championship trophies. But there are medals And I think this game deserves an award. There is no doubt that we care about winning.
“In the second half I told my players to go deeper if they felt pressured. But they refused They think like me.”