Johansson: We need a win in Brugge

FC Copenhagen’s goalless draw with Porto on Tuesday keeps their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last-16 alive.

The result also ensured FCK will at least progress to the Europa League knockouts in the spring.

FCK.dk caught up with the Lions players after the game in Telia Parken.

Thomas Delaney:

“We played great in the first half, but we could not go the distance after the break and we were close to dead with 20 minutes left.

“Overall, I think we played a good game, and especially the first 45 minutes was really good.

“It is certainly difficult to be unhappy with 0-0 today, especially as we have already qualified for Europe in the New Year with one round of the group stage to go."

Benjamin Verbic:

“We were clearly the better team before the break, and we had two or three chances, while Porto had virtually none.

“We played with good tempo, we were in control for all of the first half, which was really good.

“After the break, Porto made it a little bit difficult - and we probably missed the big guys [Andreas Cornelius and Federico Santander] up front.

“But we fought for our point and deserved a point, I think. We are certain to finish at least third in the group and are still in the fight to go further in the Champions League. It is very satisfying.”

Robin Olsen:

“It was a difficult match on a difficult pitch, but we played really well in the first 45 minutes and lagged slightly behind in the last 45 minutes.

“I think I played well. They had one close chance and I succeeded in saving both efforts!”

Erik Johansson:

“As with the others, I agree that we played very well in the first half and we also created a number of good chances - including me, and I probably should have scored.

“In the second half it was Porto who had most of the play. But we kept a clean sheet, and now we just have to go to Brugge and get a victory - and then hope that Leicester do their job and beat Porto.”