"They're just a bunch of wimps!"
"We need to play more proactively." Lodina's words seemed to still echo in the locker room. In the first half, aside from an opening goal, Deportivo La Coruña was overwhelmed by Real Madrid in every aspect in the following time.
Lodina is not considered a tactical master, but he is indeed an "expert" in "defense."
During halftime, Lodina hoped the team could "toughen up" on the pitch.
He hoped that the players, especially on the defensive end, would be more active and aggressive. Lodina's meaning was clear: they could only use determination and "iron will" to fight for survival at the Bernabeu.
Standing at the sidelines, Lodina watched eagerly, hoping to see a change in the team's performance in the second half. And indeed, Deportivo La Coruña's continuous rough tackles on the field caused confusion for Real Madrid.
