Tiago Tomás was the spokesperson for Stuttgart after the German team's 2-1 defeat to FC Porto in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16. The Portuguese forward, who previously played for Sporting, did not hide his disappointment, especially considering that Stuttgart 'deserved at least a draw.' 'We started better than FC Porto, then there were 10 or 15 minutes where we lost control. They are a strong counter-attacking team with fast players. It was during that time that they scored their two goals. We tried to react, we began to match their intensity, but it ultimately feels like it wasn't enough. We deserved at least a draw,' TT stated in an interview with Sport TV. Regarding the disallowed goal for Stuttgart, which would have made it 2-2, the U21 international did not elaborate much. 'I still haven't understood, I didn't see the footage. Was it my offside? I don't have much to say, but I think it was a moment where we deserved at least a draw to face the second leg. We are going there to win. We know it will be very difficult; FC Porto is a solid team with extra energy at home. But we are going there to win,' he emphasized.
FC Porto The Portuguese remains central to this story.
FC Porto The Portuguese remains central to this story.
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