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16.03.2017Champions League

Schade: 'Leave with heads held high'

The Champions League campaign is over for Bayer 04 after the 0-0 draw at Atlético Madrid following on from the 4-2 defeat in the first leg. CEO Michael Schade found words of praise for the Werkself on Wednesday night following the match at the Estadio Vicente Calderon.
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“There was no miracle but we saw a renaissance in controlled football. We created several clear-cut chances, which is not a given against Atlético," said Schade in his speech at the post-match banquet in the team hotel.

In addition to the players plus coaches and support staff, invitations to the event went out to representatives of the press, sponsors and many fans. They all listened intently to Schade when he gave his assessment of this season's European campaign. "We can leave the European stage for this season with our heads held high and not by the back door. We remain unbeaten away from home and we have played well, particularly in the group stage," said the CEO.

He finished by looking forward: "We want to experience games like this again next season. I'm sure, if we can take forward the power and enthusiasm shown today then we will again be able to qualify for Europe next season."

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