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Frenkie de Jong expressed disappointment after Barcelona's Champions League exit, stating that luck wasn't on their side. Despite leading 2-0, they were ultimately defeated by Atletico Madrid.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona and Pedro 'Pedri' Gonzalez of FC Barcelona celebrate victory after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Frenkie de Jong felt that luck wasnât on Barcelonaâs side as they were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night against Atletico.
Barcelona started well and raced into a 2-0 lead on the night. However, Atletico pulled one back to halve the deficit, while Barca then saw a penalty appeal turned down and had a goal ruled out for offside.
Hereâs what De Jong had to say about the game after the final whistle.
âWe played a very good match. We gave it our all. I have the feeling that luck wasnât on our side. I think weâre growing, that we have a young, talented team that can compete for everything. Weâre going to keep going like this,â he told Movistar.
Barcelona also suffered yet another red card in the Champions League, when Eric Garcia was sent off, but De Jong is adamant the team are moving in the right direction.
âWeâre down one player, which is always more difficult. Everyone gave their all. It wasnât enough,â he added.
âItâs never good to fall in the quarterfinals. We want to win it. That doesnât mean weâre not playing well or that weâre not on the right track.
âIn the Champions League, itâs all about details and you need a bit of luck. At some point, it has to go our way if we keep going like this.â
Frenkie de Jong stated that luck wasn't on Barcelona's side following their knockout from the Champions League.
Barcelona initially led 2-0 but lost the match after Atletico Madrid scored and Barcelona had a penalty appeal denied and a goal ruled offside.
Key moments included Barcelona's early 2-0 lead, Atletico's comeback goal, a denied penalty for Barcelona, and a disallowed goal for offside.
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