LOPETEGUI: "IN THE SECOND HALF WE LACKED CALMNESS AND PERSONALITY TO KEEP THE BALL"

Julen Lopetegui spoke to club media after the defeat against Real Madrid. On what happened on Sunday night at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, the Sevilla coach first spoke in general terms about the game. "We have lost the game and it is a negative assessment. In the first half we were on top of them and in the second half they were on top of us. The Camavinga tackle was clear and at 2-0 with a man advantage it would have been difficult. It's unlucky." 

The Sevilla coach referred to the substitutes briefly at the same time as he continued his assessment. "Papu asked us to come off. Acuña and Lamela were also forced changes. I am hurt because in the second half we lacked a bit of calmness and personality to keep the ball and when this happens it is usually the fault of the coach and I take responsibility. We have lost three important points and there is no other solution but to pick ourselves up quickly. Now it is time for a very difficult game against Levante UD who are fighting for safety and we have to prepare well for everything that remains"