FC Porto failed to qualify to the Round of 16 of the Europa League after losing 3-2 to AS Roma in Italy, in the second leg of the playoff. Samu, the scorer of the first goal at the Olimpico in Rome, emphasised the Dragons' good start, but, with the Italian turnaround and Eustaquio being sent-off, “things became even more difficult”. “We have to look at what we did, self-criticise and focus on the League from now on”, the number 9 added.

A resume of the game
“I think we started the game well and even scored, but then we allowed for the turnaround a few minutes later. They turned the result around and then, with Eustaqui getting sent-off, things became even more difficult. We have to look at what we did, self-criticise and focus on the League from now on.”

The goals conceded
“It's frustrating, but that what has been happening lately. Out of nowhere, opponents score.”

The shot in Svilar's face that hit the post
“It turned out to be an important moment, I was unlucky to slip and the ball hit the post.”

The return to goals
“I hadn't scored in a while, but, without having opportunities to shoot, it's complicated. There are people who criticise, but I focus on my work. One day you're the best, the next you're the worst. I don't care about what people say, I focus on my work.”