Ex-Benfica man: We deserved to lose after Rayo v Atlético | OneFootball

Jan Oblak, former Benfica goalkeeper in the 2013/2014 season, did not hold back in his criticism of the Atlético Madrid team after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano (0-3) in Butarque, stating that the disconnected performance of the "colchoneros" was fair and extinguishes hope in the title race.

"It seems like we threw LaLiga away. We can't lose games here, perform like this. This way, it will be difficult to compete. I feel like we are not competing at our best. We deserved to lose", he lamented, in statements to DAZN.

The Slovenian goalkeeper admitted he couldn't find an explanation for the team's inconsistency in the championship. "There is no explanation. We have to play every game to win. Our mindset doesn't allow us to win consecutive games," he expressed.

Finally, the former Benfica player lamented the lack of defensive effectiveness. "We need to be closer to the players. We defended poorly in both plays because they were alone, they could look around. I am angry and sad", he concluded. The Slovenian international has been with the Madrid club since the 2014/2015 season.

This season, wearing the Atlético Madrid jersey, Jan Oblak - valued at 17 million euros - has played 31 games: 23 in La Liga, seven in the Champions League, and one in the Spanish Super Cup. The 33-year-old athlete has conceded 37 goals in 2,790 minutes.

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