In the early morning of September 20, Barcelona lost their first Champions League group stage match to Monaco with a score of 1-2. After the game, Barcelona forward Rafinha was interviewed by reporters.
Rafinha stated that we did our best, but it was very difficult to play for 80 minutes with only 10 players.
The Brazilian said, “Some things wouldn’t happen in La Liga, but in the Champions League, sudden mistakes occur, such as Araujo’s against Paris and today’s situation. An instant mistake led to a negative result, and given the strength of the opponent, we paid a heavy price. But I don’t think we have a psychological issue. I believe what happened today and against Paris, especially this game, was just bad luck.”
Additionally, Rafinha added, “I don’t think many things have changed, but if I said that I didn’t feel more confident compared to last season, I would be lying. The coach gave me a lot of confidence and freedom on the field and in the locker room, which allows me to play my way without pressure.”
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