18.02.2026 00:50
After losing 5-2 to Galatasaray, Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti made statements at the end of the match. Evaluating the defeat with 5 goals conceded, the Italian coach said, "We didn't perform very well this evening. We couldn't manage the match, we didn't show our quality. As a result, we took steps back. I can say we went backwards. I don't remember this in Juventus history. I don't know when we conceded 5 goals. I don't even want to deal with this issue."
The Italian team Juventus lost 5-2 to Galatasaray in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Play-Offs, which they played away. After the match, Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti made statements at the press conference.
'MADE IT DIFFICULT'
Evaluating the match, Luciano Spalletti said, "In matches like this, if we make mistakes like we did, everything becomes difficult. We made too many of those mistakes. Being down to 10 men with a red card also made it difficult."
'WE COULDN'T MANAGE THE MATCH, WE COULDN'T SHOW OUR QUALITY'
When reminded that they had conceded 13 goals in the last 4 matches, Spalletti stated, "All these goals were our fault. A solution is necessary for us. We need to manage the match somehow, but the improvements we made were in the direction of quality research. We couldn't be very successful this evening. We couldn't manage the match, we couldn't show our quality. As a result, we took steps back. I can say we went backwards."
'PAID A HEAVY PRICE'
Regarding Cabal, who was sent off with a red card, Spalletti commented, "Cabal is actually a sensitive player. Very excellent, very successful. Therefore, for him to make these mistakes, to take on these responsibilities... He actually reacts as expected. He can't control himself. Very little time passed between the two cards. He paid a heavy price. After that, we did our best, but the situation got worse. We want to take revenge. We will need to work on this."
'MARKED KNOWING THE QUALITY OF HIS OPPONENTS'
Speaking about Kenan Yıldız's performance, Spalletti said, "He is actually good. He is responsible, can carry burdens, can take on important tasks. He always marked. He marked knowing the quality of his opponents. Then he got tired. We need to change something there. Losses create difficulties in his mind. Muscle fatigue is accompanied by mental fatigue. Maybe he is losing his confidence."
'I DON'T REMEMBER THIS IN JUVENTUS HISTORY'
The Italian coach stated that he does not remember the last time they conceded 5 goals, saying, "I don't remember this in Juventus history. I don't know when we conceded 5 goals. I don't want to deal with this issue."
'WE NEED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS'
Spalletti emphasized that they need to work on the positions created by opposing teams, saying, "What I mean by changing is that we shouldn't make the same mistakes. We made those mistakes in this match. We conceded goals in previous matches as well. We need to evaluate these issues. Some stories happened. Opposing teams managed to cause us problems. Therefore, we need to make adjustments. We need to create fewer situations to prevent opponents from scoring."
Luciano Spalletti concluded his statements with the following words:
"I don't want to comment on the red card. I think the team wants to try to do certain things from a perspective. I know very well how penalties will turn out here. We need to defend properly during the match."