Out at Benfica, Richard Ríos warns the national team: Enjoy it, but... | OneFootball

He admitted that the Colombia national team did not perform well against Croatia. At the end of the match, which los cafeteros lost 2-1, the Benfica midfielder left a reflective message, saying that the mistakes will not be repeated in the next friendly.

"We approached the match as if it were already a World Cup game, but also as a learning experience. Many said it was preparation, but we treated it as if it were a World Cup match," Richard Ríos began, speaking to the Colombian press in the mixed zone.

"It is a very strong opponent, one that brought the best out of us. The result happened more because of our mistakes than because of theirs," added the Benfica midfielder, before analyzing the incidents of the match, especially in the area where he played.

"The midfield did well, it was strong. At times, we controlled the rhythm of the game, although we also made mistakes, which is normal. We have to be stronger, because a duel can end in a goal for us or against us," Richard Ríos acknowledged.

"We know it will demand our very best. They have players with a lot of individual quality, it will be a different game. We have to review what we did wrong so it does not happen again and show our best version. You have to enjoy it, but also fight for every detail of every play," Richard Ríos concluded, while looking ahead to the match against France.

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