PSV 3-1 Juventus: Thiago Motta Blames Loss Of 'Control' For Their Champions League Exit

Juventus head coach Thiago Motta blamed their inability to control their Champions League play-off second leg for the reason they were eliminated by PSV. (More Football News)

The Old Lady were beaten 3-2 on aggregate, losing 3-1 after extra time in Eindhoven on Wednesday, marking the first time they have ever lost a knockout tie in the competition after winning the first leg.

바카라�We struggled in the second half, had equalised in such an important moment for us and we were not capable of holding on to it,바카라� Thiago Motta told Sky Sport Italia.

바카라�It was under control in the first half, it바카라�s true that they pushed harder, while we hit the woodwork. We knew PSV were a quality side who push and attack, but we suffered a lot here.

바카라�We cannot be happy with the two goals we conceded, especially with predictable changes of play and Bakayoko allowed to control the ball in our area. We must do much better if we want to compete at this level.

바카라�At times we were in the game, at others they were superior. We knew that PSV would attack, but we were unable to do the things we needed throughout the match.바카라�

For PSV, meanwhile, the victory was the first time they have progressed through a Champions League knockout tie since beating Arsenal in the 2006-07 season.

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli was not as diplomatic as his coach, telling Amazon Prime Video Italia that they had 'thrown qualification away', though Motta disagreed.

바카라�It is true that they pushed harder and were superior, but we also had a big chance with Dusan Vlahovic hitting the woodwork and it was an open game," said Motta.

바카라�We did not throw anything away. We tried to the end, but we ultimately weren바카라�t stronger over the whole match, so PSV deserved to go through.바카라�

Locatelli, though, gave an emotional post-match interview when trying to dissect their performance.

바카라�It hurts so much because we had it in our hands and threw away a qualification. We are all responsible,바카라� he said.

바카라�Now, we need to come together and get out of this moment, but it hurts a lot. Right now, I don바카라�t have an explanation. They played better than us. They wanted it more. The pitch always speaks, the rest is just talk.

바카라�The pitch said they deserved to win. We need to look each other in the eyes and understand what went wrong.

바카라�I don바카라�t think there바카라�s much to say right now. Those who have been here longer need to take responsibility. Only together, through hard work and determination, can we get through moments like this. It hurts, but we have to give our all.바카라�