"It hurts a lot" What Shaqiri, Xhaka and Celestini had to say about FCB's defeat in the classic

Luca Betschart

22.9.2024

In Xherdan Shaqiri's starting debut, FC Basel conceded a 2-0 defeat at home to a strong FC Zurich, who are top of the table after winning the classic. Comments on the game.

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  • FC Basel were beaten 2-0 in the classic match against Zurich in front of their home crowd.
  • Xherdan Shaqiri was in the FCB starting eleven for the first time since his return from the USA, but remained pale throughout the match and said after the game: "It hurts to lose against FCZ."
  • The mood of the Zurich team was completely different. "The joy is huge," admitted Mirlind Kryeziu after the final whistle.

Xherdan Shaqiri: "Losing to FCZ is very painful"

Taulant Xhaka: "My 400th FCB game fills me with honor and pride"

Fabio Celestini: "Zurich were better than us in the details"

Ricardo Moniz: "Individual class was the deciding factor"

Mirlind Kryeziu: "We came to Basel to win"

Juan José Perea: "The whole team works very hard every week"

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