Despite Bordeaux’s defeat against Benfica in the Europa League round of 16 (2-3), Malian international Cheick Diabaté continues to earn praise from the club’s management. The club’s majority shareholder, Nicolas de Tavernost, described Diabaté as a “great striker, efficient, a real fighter.”
Diabaté expressed his disappointment with the result but emphasized the team’s determination to move forward. He mentioned the missed opportunities and the team’s efforts to win, expressing a desire to play in the European Cup again and believing in the team’s potential in domestic competitions.
