Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui believes that his club has to improve in all departments. Los Blancos lost 2-4 to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup at Tallinn. After conceding an opening minute goal from Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Sergio both scored to put Real in front. However, Costa equalised for Atletico and the match went into extra-time. In extra-time Saul Niguez and Koke struck to give Atletico their third Super Cup title.
In his post-match conference, Lopetegui said, “We had good game phases but it was not enough. We have to congratulate Atletico, I believe that they have won deservedly. We are not happy and the negative is that we have conceded four goals and this is not normal. This will have to be improved, without a doubt.
We have to improve in all facets, we do not like when we make mistakes and we have to improve in everything, not only in individual errors. It is a) feeling of frustration and sadness. But knowing that responsibility forces us to get up and try to improve and start the league as we want to start.”
When asked about Real’s hunger following three consecutive Champions League wins, Lopetegui said, “We want to focus on the season without thinking about the last years and get the best out of the team. We want to get up now and think about the league, which makes us excited. The team has won few LaLigas in recent seasons and we want to start well. They are not less hungry for having won the Champions League. They were hungry, eager, excited to win this title.”
Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign against Getafe on Monday.
