Following the elimination of Olympique Lyonnais against Manchester United in the Europa League’s quarter-final return, coach Paulo Fonseca expressed at Canal+’s microphone a deep disappointment with pride in the performance of his team. Despite a painful final result (3-2 after extension), he highlighted the incredible ability of players to react after being led by two goals, highlighting the remarkable tactical adaptation and demonstrated combat spirit, including the transition to a 4-2 device with a player in numerical inferiority.

The coach acknowledged a loss of mental energy and a lack of emotional balance that contributed to the final collapse, regretting that the team was unable to maintain its concentration until the last minute. He stressed the need to learn from this event, stressing the difficulty of surrendering and playing against a Manchester United team, and reaffirming the team’s ability to pursue an end-of-season consistent with its ambitions and potential.

In conclusion, Paulo Fonseca congratulated his players for their effort and quality of play, while stressing the importance of understanding the mistakes made and maintaining an unwavering level of concentration. He expressed his conviction that this episode, although painful, will serve as a springboard for future progress and achievement of the goals set by the club.