Slavia’s Bitter Champions League Farewell: Chaloupek Reflects on Team’s Disappointment
In a disheartening end to their Champions League campaign, Slavia Prague faced a disappointing 1-4 defeat against Pafos in Cyprus. Defender Štěpán Chaloupek, who scored Slavia’s only goal in the first half, expressed deep disappointment in front of the cameras from Nova Sport 5.
Chaloupek Reflects on Slavia’s Bitter Farewell
After the match, Chaloupek conveyed his frustration. “It hurts me that the result looks like this. I would trade my goal for three points,” he stated. The team had hoped for their first victory in the main phase of the Champions League, a goal that has eluded them for a long time.
Game Summary
- Date: Recent match
- Location: Pafos, Cyprus
- Final Score: Slavia Prague 1 – 4 Pafos
- Chaloupek’s Goal: First half
The first half ended 1-1, with Slavia creating several chances to take the lead. Chaloupek described the opening period as solid but lamented the harsh final score that dashed their hopes. “It’s terrible how the score looks. Losing 1-4 is painful, especially with so many fans supporting us,” he remarked.
Injury Concerns
Adding to the team’s woes, Chaloupek suffered an injury during the match, which affected his ability to continue playing. He explained, “This is unfortunate. We’ll see what comes of it.” Although he did not provide details about the injury, he mentioned it had been a lingering issue since their time in Marbella. “It was manageable until now, but it escalated to the point where I couldn’t continue,” he added.
This defeat marks a bitter chapter for Slavia as they bid farewell to the Champions League, leaving their fans to hope for better fortunes in future campaigns. The disappointment is palpable, reflecting the team’s aspirations that fell short once again.
