We didn't want to lose the game with "Athletic".

Axar.az reports that this was stated by the head coach of "Qarabag", Gurban Gurbanov, at a press conference after the match against "Athletic" in the third round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.

"I congratulate the opposing team on the occasion of the victory. They won their first victory in the main stage of the current season. The game was well played. At least, we didn't want to lose. We had chances throughout the match. My players fought until the end. We witnessed what we said at the press conference before the match yesterday. We played against a dynamic and fast team. They maintained a fast pace until the end. It wasn't easy for our players. While "Athletic" was leading 2:1, we took more risks and started to create gaps in the defense. As a result, we scored the third goal. In the main stage, the opponents become more and more difficult and the responsibility increases", - said G. Gurbanov.

It should be noted that the "Athletic" - "Qarabag" match ended with a 3:1 victory for the hosts.