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‘We weren’t lucky’ – Real Madrid boss Lopetegui rues defeat at CSKA

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Coach Julen Lopetegui says Real Madrid were just unlucky against CSKA Moscow but insists that his players will do all they can to score goals and create chances.

The European champions were stunned by Russian side CSKA in their matchday 2 fixture of the UEFA Champions League, as the hosts won 1-0 to go top of the group.

“We failed to take the countless chances we had,” the Coach said.

“We hit the woodwork three times and weren’t lucky. We still tried every avenue, but it was a scrappy match that started with an unexpected situation, which turned out to be the perfect scenario for them, plus we had bad luck.

“We must keep insisting for goals, continue to create chances and have faith in our finishing.

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“I have no doubt that the team will get back among the goals and wins. Tonight isn’t easy, it was a game we had to win and we’re going back with a defeat.

“We have to take the criticism and think about Alaves. We weren’t invincible against Roma, just as we’re not so bad right now. These are situations in football, which we’re going to reverse.

“Every player in the squad has our maximum confidence and affection. Benzema’s played every game and we have complete confidence in him.

“Goals come in runs. He started the season in fantastic form, and with hard work he’ll see them again, but goals aren’t only Karim’s responsibility.”

The Spanish giants will face Alaves this weekend, and will hope to return to winning ways, having failed to do so in their past three matches.

 

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