A soccer goalkeeper in a yellow uniform holds a ball on the field during a match. — Dibu's Aston Villa couldn't turn the series around | La Derecha Diario

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Dibu's self-criticism after his mistake in the Champions League return leg

The goalkeeper of the Argentina National Team admitted he could 'have done more' to turn the series around against PSG

16/04/2025 13:49:00h

Editorial Team

Although Emiliano Martínez had three decisive interventions in the second half of the match, he couldn't avoid lamenting the first goal by Paris Saint-Germain. A long rebound ended up leaving the ball served to Hakimi and, from that moment, Aston Villa saw their comeback attempt complicated. Finally, despite the 3-2 defeat, the French team celebrated their qualification at Villa Park.

A soccer goalkeeper faces a player who is about to kick the ball in a match, with spectators watching from the stands.

The national team's goalkeeper made a mistake that led to PSG's first goal | La Derecha Diario

After the elimination of the English team, Dibu remained on the field for several minutes. In that context, he had a particular moment with a journalist who congratulated him, showing his self-criticism for the play of the first goal of the match.

"Goalkeeper, you were very good. Don't pay attention to what they say," Moi Llorens, an ESPN journalist, told him. The goalkeeper, who was with his father and other close ones, replied: "Well... I could have been better, but well".

Calmer now, and through his social media, the world champion left a message for the entire team environment. "I'm very proud of this team and everyone who is part of Aston Villa. Especially the fans, who were unbelievable tonight," he posted on his Instagram account after the international cup match in English territory.

A player in a yellow uniform kicks a ball on the field while another player in a blue uniform watches; next to them, an Instagram post with user comments is displayed.

Dibu's post on Instagram | La Derecha Diario

How the Champions Continues

In the other match yesterday, Borussia Dortmund, finalist of the last edition, won 3-1 against Barcelona, with a hat-trick by the Guinean Guirassy. However, this result wasn't enough to overturn the series, as in the first leg the Catalan team thrashed the Germans 4-0.

Two players celebrating on the field, one in a blue PSG uniform and the other in a blue and red Barcelona uniform.

PSG and Barcelona await their opponent in the semis | La Derecha Diario

Meanwhile, PSG and Barcelona are the first to qualify for the semifinals of the tournament. The French team will play against the winner of the series between Inter and Bayern Munich (the Italians 2-1 in the first leg in Germany), while the Catalans will do the same with Arsenal and Real Madrid (the English won 3-0 in the first leg in London). Both matches to define the semifinal bracket are played today starting at 4 PM.

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