De Roon addresses team's corner kick issues after loss to Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

After the match against Real Madrid on October 14, Martin De Roon spoke about the team’s performance, acknowledging their strong play for a majority of the game. Although they took the lead, De Roon emphasized that they were caught off guard during corner kicks, which he described as a significant weakness. The team reportedly defended well for most of the match but fell short in the final moments, allowing Real Madrid to capitalize on their errors. De Roon expressed disappointment over the outcome, noting that the late-game pressure from Real Madrid shifted the momentum.
- •Martin De Roon highlighted passive corner kick defense post-match.
- •The team led the match at one point but ultimately lost to Real Madrid.
- •De Roon praised the team's performance for 70 minutes before the downturn.
- •He noted Real Madrid's fresh players changed the game dynamics late on.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — De Roon: “We were too passive on corner kicks.”
"Martin De Roon made some statements after the match lost against Real Madrid.“It’s a huge shame; the ending was tough. I think we played a great game for 70 minutes, we put Real Madrid under press...
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