Martin Odegaard cut a dejected figure at full-time following our Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.
The skipper nearly levelled the tie on aggregate inside the opening ten minutes, but his low strike was superbly saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma – one of a string of fine saves from the giant Italian.
So in the end our European journey ended in Paris, having promised so much after some superb results along the way.
“It’s very painful to be honest,” Odegaard said. “I think we started the game really well, on the front foot, took control of the game and created some big moments.
“But again, in the boxes, that's where the games are decided and we weren't good enough. Also a lot of credit to their goalkeeper who made some unbelievable saves.
“We did a lot of good things, but in the end, we have to be better in the boxes. That's where we have to be sharper and more clinical and also not concede the goals like we've done.”
Given more time to reflect on the campaign, the skipper believes there is plenty to be proud of, but for now he stressed the importance of unity as we look to build on reaching only the third Champions League semi-final in our history.
“We have to stick together, to stay strong and learn from it,” he added. “At the moment it’s painful. We wanted to go all the way and to bring trophies to this club and to our supporters and to everyone.
“We've had some tough moments during my time here and I feel like every time we've come back stronger. So that's the only thing you can do.
“It's a massive disappointment and I know everyone is disappointed. But the only thing you can do is to keep going, keep improving, keep learning. Stay together, be there for each other, lift each other up and make sure we go again.”
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