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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Luke McLaughlin

Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid: Champions League quarter-final, first leg – as it happened

Alexander Sorloth scores Atlético’s second goal.
Alexander Sorloth scores Atlético’s second goal. Photograph: Siu Wu/EPA

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“We were not lucky today,” says Flick. “We did a good match in the first half … second half we played well with one player less, they scored … they have high quality in the offence.

“We have to move forward, we are positive, we have the quality to win there.

“Our goal seems far away today – but we have the quality.”

Flick is asked about the potential penalty after the goal-kick.

“This is unbelievable,” he says. “For me, it’s unbelievable. Also the VAR, why didn’t he “call”? Also the fourth official … I cannot understand that. It was a clear start of the game. Yellow card and penalty. It’s clear. At the end we have to accept it, but it’s not a nice feeling.

“We have the quality to come back. This is our goal. We have to be positive. I’m proud of my team … it’s like that, we have to accept it, and go on.”

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