Thelades: "Satisfied with the team's character and mentality"

Pafos coach Albert Thelades expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance against Chelsea, despite the defeat. He emphasized that Pafos defended exceptionally well, had good moments, and even hit the post. Thelades acknowledged the difficulty of the Champions League and playing at Stamford Bridge against such a big team. He also stated that his team showed they deserved to be at this level and are a respectable force in Europe. He focused on the fact that the team needs to rest and continue working hard.