Matías Soulé expressed his disappointment after the 4-3 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, interviewed by Prime Video. The Roma striker underlined how the match "was in our hands" and that the team lost on three corner kicks, a result that cannot be accepted. "I have no words, it's a match that was in our hands and we lose it on three corner kicks. We have to serve it, we have to be attentive for all ninety minutes. We have to think about the next one," said Soulé, highlighting the importance of staying focused for the entire duration of the match.
Soulé also reflected on the fact that "scoring three practically identical goals is something that is not good." According to the attacker, the team must "remove" this mistake immediately, despite the disappointment with the performance. He added that although Roma showed a good game, the end with three goals conceded was "the worst defeat" and said: "We have to take the good things, training on the negative ones." The attacker asked for a more careful approach and constant commitment to prevent similar mistakes from happening again.
Soulé's comment comes at a time when Roma are under pressure in both Serie A and the Champions League. The club has already suffered a series of disappointing results and the technical management, led by Gasperini, is trying to consolidate the team after the recent defeat against Real Madrid. In a previous interview, Gasperini reiterated that the team must "think about the next one" and cannot afford to lose morale. The technical management also highlighted the importance of exploiting opportunities, especially in the final minutes, to avoid "losing" goals in a similar way.
As for the next match, Roma will have to face Real Madrid with 200% commitment, as Soulé has already underlined. The player expressed hope that the team can turn disappointment into motivation, especially with the presence of key players like Dybala. “Playing with Dybala is special, it could be a magical night,” Soulé added, suggesting that the combination of talent and determination could lead to positive results.
In conclusion, Roma must learn from their shortcomings, especially in terms of defense and concentration. The club must review its mentality and work on playing errors that have cost precious points. With the Champions League still underway and Serie A approaching the final stage, Gasperini's team will have to find a balance between aggression and prudence to avoid further defeats and return to competing for titles.