DBasia.news – Schalke failed to take advantage of the host status when losing to Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, Thursday (21/2) WIB. Domenico Tedesco, Schalke coach, was very disappointed because his team deserved to win in the match.
Playing at the Veltins Arena,Thursday (2/21/2019) WIB, Schalke players actually managed to show a slick game. Although was left behind at the start of the match, Schalke finally managed to turn things around to lead 2-1. This advantage is obtained through goals by Nabil Bentaleb scored in the 38th minute and 45 through the white point.
Seeing this condition, Tedesco also felt sure the victory could really be achieved by his team in the match. Moreover, the performance of the players at that time was really neat. Unfortunately, the hopes of the Italian coach must disappear. The rise of Man City in the second half has truly buried Schalke’s dreams.
Sergio Aguero and his mate’s appearance have produced two goals in the second round. These two goals were scored by Leroy Sane (85 ‘) and Raheem Sterling (90’). As a result, Man City also won the match with a score of 3-2.
This defeat is of course very unfortunate for Tedesco as it makes it more difficult for Schalke to advance to the 2018-2019 Champions League quarterfinals. They must fight hard to win a big victory at Man City headquarters in the Champions League last 16 second leg match which will take place on March 13, 2019.
“Obviously, we are disappointed. You hope for better results when you lead 2-1. The game went very well today, which hasn’t happened much this season. Two penalties and a red card went as expected. However, the results are still not in line with expectations, “Tedesco said, as quoted from the Schalke’s official website.