Chivu mentioned that in the first half, his team showed good intensity but made a poor final pass, which affected their chances of scoring. He also noted that in the second half, their energy levels dropped, and they struggled to break down Monterrey's organized defense.

However, Chivu emphasized that his team did what was asked of them and showed some positive aspects of their game. He also praised the debuts of Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique, saying that it's not easy for new players to adapt to the team's style and requests.

Chivu stressed that his team is never ashamed of their performance on the pitch and respects their opponents. He acknowledged that his team has a strong squad but knows that winning requires more than just having a good team. Chivu insisted that his team tried their best and was proactive for most of the match, but struggled with physical energy levels.

Overall, Chivu was pleased with his team's attitude and respect for their opponent, even if they didn't get the desired result.