Despite the loss and heartbreak of Atlanta, the media in the boot country saluted the team of Jean-Pierre Gasparini • The coach concluded: "The grief is very deep because we were very close. Despite everything, the residents are proud of us."

• Atlanta is digesting. It was in her hands

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Atlanta was last night (Wednesday) a few minutes away from the greatest achievement in its history after leading in the quarterfinals of the Champions League 0: 1 over PSG, which after many attempts, managed to turn the score around in extra time. The team from Bergamo, who apparently paid for the minutes of the shutdown, were left not only with the compliments but also with a tremendous amount of disappointment, which is currently hard to digest.

The morning after, the Italian media took part in the sadness of the vibrant group from Bergamo. “The sad final of Atlanta. All of Italy cheers for the team, "read the Gazette della Sport." Totosport "spread the flattering headline:" We are proud of you. Everyone with their heads held high. "

At the end of the game, coach Jean-Pierre Gasparini tried to cheer on his players, concluding his team’s European season: “We were so close and thought we could achieve this huge goal. Therefore the sorrow is very deep in these moments. We are pleased that we did a great campaign in the Champions League, we improved non-stop against the best teams in Europe.

Jean-Pierre Gasparini. One big heartache // Photo: AP

I can only thank my players for what they did this season. If we had absorbed earlier it would have been less painful. We were so close and thought we were on the path to an unprecedented achievement for us. We did our best. "

The coach added with a clear message to the Bergamo residents: "They will also celebrate tonight because they are part of us. They will be happy that the players gave everything on the pitch, gave everything for them and that is exactly what they wanted it to be."

Mario Pashalic scores the advantage goal, concluded: "We were so close but this is the Champions League. It is very disappointing but must be digested. The quality and big teams can score two goals in two minutes, that's how it is in the Champions League. The disappointment is great, but we want to look to the future And prepare for next season. "

 Neymar celebrates overtime, yesterday in Lisbon // Photo: AP