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Marklele: We made a big mistake in the 2008 Champions League final, Terry grabbed the penalty but kicked it away

1:15am, 12 May 2025Football

May 8th Chelsea legend Marklele accepted an interview with the media and talked about losing to Manchester United in the penalty shootout in the 2008 Champions League final, Marklele said that the team made a big mistake at that time.

Marklele said: "The atmosphere in the locker room was on fire after the game, there was no trace of happiness, it was a place of total sadness. "

"We made a big mistake in the penalty shootout, and we made plans, and the coach and the players agreed, but the last-minute plan was changed. "

" It was supposed to be Salomon Kalu's fifth penalty, but Terry snatched the opportunity (Terry lost the penalty in the end). "

"The reason we lost this game is that sometimes the football game is very cruel, and if you fail to act in the right way, you will be punished."

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