Dino Toppmöller keeps faith despite the crazy comeback in Prague

In the Champions League match pitting Slavia Prague against Lens, the improbable scenario of a 2‑3 win for the Blood and Gold, leading at the start of added time, left Dino Toppmöller, on the bench, to go through dozens of emotions while affirming that he had never stopped believing.

The improbable scenario predicted a 2‑3 score in favor of the Blood and Gold, even though the match was led at the start of added time. This turnaround could have prompted some to play EuroMillions first thing in the morning.

Sitting on the bench, Dino Toppmöller went through dozens of different emotions, but he assures that he never stopped believing, even when the result seemed uncertain. He reminded that confidence remains essential in major competitions.

“If you saw me on Slavia’s second goal, I pushed the team,” Dino Toppmöller said at the press conference. He added that he had never imagined the match was over and that he was sure he could still score, the 2‑2 having come quickly.

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Florian Thauvin equalised three minutes after the Czech second goal, bringing the score back to 2‑2. This quick reaction allowed the Blood and Gold to stay in the match despite the initial disadvantage.

The Artésiens were dominated for a long time, conceding eleven to ten. Despite still incomplete adjustments, the Lens coach said: “It was a crazy match, under the pressure of Slavia and its crowd, with many duels, balls in the back. We showed top character with many youngsters. Getting back into the score here and winning, after two defeats in Ligue 1, I say hat off.” He affirmed being very proud of his team.

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Miracles will not happen every week, the coach concluded, reminding of the rarity of such turnarounds. This lesson will remain etched in the memories of the supporters.