Atletico Takes Command in First Leg with 4-0 Victory

Atletico delivered a remarkable performance in the first leg, managing to secure a dominant 4-0 win, with all goals scored before halftime on Thursday evening.

Post-match Reaction from Garcia

Following the match, Garcia, who received a red card late in the game, expressed his thoughts to the media in the mixed zone. He stated, “In the first half, they completely outplayed us in all aspects: intensity, determination, attitude…”

Optimism for the Second Leg

Garcia reflected on the second half, noting, “That is how we should have played from the outset. The encouraging part is that we still have another 90 minutes ahead of us, and I am confident we can equalize and advance.”

He emphasized his belief, stating, “There’s no excuse for our lack of motivation. They dominated us thoroughly in the first half. However, we will have another opportunity at home.”

In relation to the upcoming second leg, he added, “We have another 90 minutes at home, with the support of our fans and with the team we possess, including the players returning from injury. I have no doubt we can turn this around.”