”We Have No Bragging Rights” Dortmund Manager Says After Losing To Madrid

Borussia Dortmund coach, Jürgen Klopp says the German side has no bragging rights ahead of next Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final after losing the first leg 0-3 to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

When asked if he thought there was a chance of his side turning the tie around after the loss. The reply was eloquent: “Do you think I am an idiot?” he said. “We lost 3-0 and now we have to shut up. This is not a situation for hope or big speeches.”

“It was too easy,” Klopp said. “Two against one on the wing and two against none in the area.” A second goal seemed to be a question of when, not if. Ronaldo was crowded out, Isco’s shot was blocked and Bale found the net again, only for it to be ruled out for offside.

“How many chances did we have, four or five?” Klopp asked. “But when you’re 3-0 down you’re not cool and not confident; you’re under pressure and you don’t take your chances.”

Klopp admitted that his team on Wednesday should have done better despite their injury list. As for Real, they have added the world’s most expensive player, Gareth Bale, and they continue to progress smoothly through this competition.

This was their eighth win in nine games, secured with goals from Bale, Isco and Cristiano Ronaldo,  and although they were under pressure in the second half, by then their lead was large and the task before their opponents even larger. Their only concern was the sight of Ronaldo departing late on.