The Europa League journey for Bordeaux came to an end with a defeat on their home ground against Benfica (2-3) in the round of 16 second leg. Here’s a summary of the key points and Nicolas Maurice-Belay’s reflection on the elimination:
- Bordeaux faced Benfica in the Europa League round of 16 second leg but couldn’t overturn the deficit, losing 2-3 at home.
- Jardel (29th) and Cardozo (76th, 90+2) scored for Benfica, while Diabaté (74th) and Jardel (own goal, 90+1) found the net for Bordeaux.
- Nicolas Maurice-Belay expressed disappointment, feeling that Benfica was within Bordeaux’s reach. He believes that the team showed they were up to the challenge but acknowledges the impact of experience.
- Maurice-Belay reflects on the difficulty of the loss and mentions that the experience of Benfica made the difference.
- Despite the elimination, Maurice-Belay points out that Bordeaux’s good run in the European Cup could be a source of motivation to bounce back in the domestic league.
The disappointment is palpable, but Maurice-Belay sees potential for the team to learn from the experience and use it as a springboard for improvement in the remaining matches of the season.
