Szczesny admits he made mistakes that led to his dismissal.

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Wojciech Szczesny admits he made the wrong decision to be sent off in 5-2 rout of Real Madrid but is happy to have achieved success with Barcelona

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has admitted.

he made a mistake by fouling Kylian Mbappe outside the area early in the second half of Sunday’s 5-2 win over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana final, Mundo Deportivo reported on Tuesday.  ทางเข้า UFABET

Szczesny was handed a chance by Hansi Flick ahead of Inaki Peña. But the 34-year-old’s side were undermanned as Barcelona led 5-1 after he was sent off for a VAR foul on Mbappe outside the area. Meaning the Polish goalkeeper will automatically be suspended for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey last-16 first-leg clash with Real Betis.

‘Yes, I made the wrong decision and got sent off in my first ever El Clasico!’ Cech admitted. ‘Yes, it wasn’t a great feeling but the experience made me see things from a different perspective.’

Szczesny also reflected on the big change in his life, from deciding to retire from playing. Before changing his mind and signing for Barcelona. ​​Where he was given the chance to play in the El Clasico final.

‘In September I retired from football and enjoyed life on the beach and golf courses in Marbella. Four months later I had the opportunity to play games that. I had previously only watched on TV or played in FIFA.’

The 34-year-old goalkeeper has no qualms about admitting his mistake. No matter how serious it was, saying: ‘I’m not going to hide and play this game afraid of making difficult and risky decisions. People might think it was my attitude that got me the red card.’

‘I think it was this attitude that got me here. And it was this unreasonable courage that got me my first trophy as a Barcelona player!’

‘Living without fear may hurt you, but trust me. You will get an incredible experience in return! I love this game! Long live Barca!’