Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez says the team is disappointed not to have taken a lead against Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final.
The 10-time winners of the competition have now failed to beat Los Colchoneros in seven attempts this season. Their last win over their city rivals was infact the final of the Champions League in May last year.
On Tuesday, Real dominated for much of the game but were denied on numerous occasions but Jan Oblak, the Atletico goalkeeper, who was in inspired form. Wales forward Gareth Bale also missed a glorious chance early on – something Madridistas will be hoping the team won’t regret by the time they’ve played the second leg.
Talking to reporters after the game, James, who missed two months of the season with a broken toe said the team will be sharper in front of their home fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
He stated: “The whole team did well. We had chances and we played with intensity, but we didn’t manage to score. They didn’t create clear chances. In the second leg we’ll be sharper. We have to be on our guard and at the Bernabéu we have to play with intensity to beat them. We’re confident of winning the second leg.”
