""I can't say it hurts. It's an infinite pride in the team's ability and personality. In both games, I think we were superior to Arsenal, very honestly.""
""For everything we did, I think we were better. Clear opportunities, the personality we showed in both games, in this extraordinary atmosphere.""
""Pride is the right word to define this whole journey, this group. They deserved more, but we leave with our heads held high and happy about everything we were capable of.""
""We're talking about an extraordinary defensive line. Arsenal has great players in defence, tough ones, but the best opportunities in both games belonged to us.""
Sporting CP was eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal, losing 1-0 on aggregate. Despite a goalless draw in the second leg, head coach Rui Borges expressed pride in his team's performance. Sporting failed to score in eight of their last ten knockout matches. Borges noted that his team was superior in both games and highlighted their missed opportunities. He praised Arsenal's defensive strength while maintaining that Sporting deserved more from the tie, leaving with their heads held high.
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