DBasia.news – Ajax Amsterdam coach, Erik ten Hag, claimed to have remained optimistic even though his team swallowed a 2-1 defeat in the first leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Ten Hag praised his squad as well as revealing that they will continue to appear with confidence in the second leg.
Ajax did appear to complicate Real Madrid in the first leg, but they still swallowed a 1-2 defeat from the defending champions.
“I have seen Ajax perform very well against Real Madrid, a world class team and one of the best in Europe. I think in most games we dominated and created some great opportunities. This happened because we survived well and put on the pressure. It helps us create chances and build games. We make a lot of opportunities in high-level matches against one of the best European teams, “he said.
“We should have scored one more goal. We should’ve been more focused until the end of the match. In a game like this, if you make the slightest mistake, a team like Real Madrid will punish us mercilessly. That’s what happened in this match. “
“But all the praises are to my squad. They followed the plan and played with good spirits. This gives us confidence in the next opportunity, “concluded ten Hag.