Manager Thomas Tuchel told BBC Sport: “If a team has heart and belief, this team did it with sheer will. There are no words needed. Iconic words, emblematic games, we overcame adversity. I’m very proud.”
“It didn’t feel hostile. It didn’t feel hostile, it felt supportive and emotional. You were close to the bench and the national anthem was incredible. We just refused to give in at a level that was absolutely admirable.”
“It’s just not good enough. We don’t have enough referees, we don’t have enough fourth officials. That’s the bottom line. Did I get it right? A game like this, with three people from South America on VAR? I could be wrong, but if this is right… VAR is against penalties. Overturning an obvious mistake is a no-no. VAR is involved. He didn’t overturn the yellow for a red, he didn’t even give a foul, but then he overturned the call saying he didn’t do it. Not enough referees and not enough fourth officials.
“Great, absolutely great, everyone. The people on the bench, great again. It’s not worth mentioning individual names, everyone was exhausted. Everyone won a crazy football game in a crazy atmosphere. We fought against all odds and even during the game, at the end in the 11th minute he gave us two corner kicks and made it 12th minute… No, everything was against us and we did not give in.”
“I think we can play better and we can perform better. There’s still a gap in what I see in terms of what we put on the pitch, the position of the ball, the space, but there’s no gap in doing everything we can to do the things that are thrown at this team. It’s a team that everyone can be proud of.”
“Not good, not good. Next up is a red card for the right defender. Jordan fell and injured his wrist, and it looks really bad.”
