Christophe Galtier exposes ambivalent feelings.
He is both frustrated and satisfied after the draw (1-1) this Wednesday of his team in Lisbon against Benfica at the Luz stadium.
She was rocked and then went out without scoring a second goal after a generally dominated second period.
He delivered his comments at a press conference.
Does the second half leave you with any regrets?
CHRISTOPHER GALTIER.
Yes.
Benfica had such a flurry of energy in the first half, wanting to upset us in the first restart, putting pressure on us, especially in depth, that put us in difficulty.
We were well positioned, compact but there was a lack of pressure on the ball carrier.
This gave hope to this very good team;
we had a strong moment after our goal without creating situations.
And then afterwards, wham, we took this goal.
In the second half, the team was higher, more aggressive, with deep calls, more verticality.
We created situations without being dangerous.
Yes, the regrets are in the second period but if we look at the whole match, there were saves by each goalkeeper, highlights for each of the teams.
Is this a mixed record?
Yes, it leaves mixed.
We wanted to get out of the opposing pressure with short play and between the lines.
But He lacked verticality and percussion in the first period;
Our pistons did not bring enough, played too much in the feet.
In the second half, it was much better.
The fact of having taken balls in the back of the defense, it was due to our lack of aggressiveness on the carrier of the ball.
The match was difficult for both teams.
We knew that Benfica played like that and would not change their game. By putting pressure on our first reminders.
We were expecting this game and I'm sure my counterpart was expecting this game.
Both teams had highlights.
It's most likely a fair draw.
Is this lack of aggressiveness a stone in the attackers' garden?
What was the offensive pattern?
No, it's not a stone in their garden.
It was not easy to do so.
It happened three times in the first half.
Our bloc then retreated, fearing that it would happen again.
We did it much better in the second half with better organization.
The position of Kylian (Mbappé) and Leo (Messi) higher than Neymar?
It was a question of keeping offensive power and keeping density in the middle.
Benfica practically put four players inside the game and the defense had to be protected.
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Any news of Leo Messi and Nuno Mendes coming out earlier than the others?
Leo came out tired.
He waved at us a minute before he left.
Nuno Mendes had a major muscular incident.
He will be forfeited for a few games.
What happened with the arbitration?
Your players seemed very annoyed...
Gianluigi Donnarumma is frustrated, with a ball he wanted to throw back quickly.
The referee was not helped by his VAR assistants.
Marco Verratti could have had his leg broken.
You could be wrong, but today there is video assistance with both feet resting on Marco Verratti's shin.