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Although on Tuesday in London after losing the UEFA Champions League semi-final to the "Liverpool" team after an 11-meter penalty shootout, the capital's club coach Jose Mourinho stated that his team did not deserve to lose and played better than the opponents.
In the return match on Tuesday, the London club had to admit the superiority of "Liverpool" after a penalty shootout ending 4-1, even though they had won the first match at home 1-0. The main time of the match and extra time in Liverpool ended with a 1-0 victory for the hosts.
"Now is the time when everyone must stay strong," said the "Chelsea" strategist. "My players can be proud of themselves for many reasons."
"We were the better team today, even playing against a team that is only fighting for the Champions League," the Portuguese stated.
"During extra time, we were the only ones trying to win, but that's football for you, and a penalty shootout is part of it," added the strategist. "My players played excellently and have come a long way in the Champions League."
J. Mourinho also denied that his altercation with "Liverpool" coach Rafael Benitez before the match helped the opponents win.
"I always speak better of "Liverpool". I won't say anything else, I believe today the better team was "Chelsea"," the Portuguese affirmed.
