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REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
[Saba
Sports News] In the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, Atletico
Madrid faced Inter, and during the match, Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic
encountered an incident involving Inter forward Marcus Thuram. Savic suffered a
move known as “monkey steals peach” from Thuram during overtime. After
the game, Savic addressed the incident in an interview with the media. He
described the situation as strange and expressed that he was not accustomed to
such occurrences. However, he downplayed its significance, stating that it can
happen in the game and that both players had fun afterward. Savic acknowledged
the peculiar nature of the situation but emphasized that it didn’t matter much
to him. Despite discussing the incident, Savic showed a greater inclination to
talk about Atletico Madrid’s advancement to the Champions League
quarter-finals. He described it as an incredible and fantastic night for the
team. Even though he wasn’t on the field during the match, he expressed his
desire to watch such an exciting game from the stands. Savic considered it an
incredible game, similar to a Champions League final. It’s important to note
that the term “monkey steals peach” refers to a specific move or
action in football where a player quickly grabs the opponent’s groin area.
While the phrase itself may carry a negative connotation, Savic’s comments
suggest that he didn’t take it too seriously and focused more on the team’s
achievement in reaching the quarter-finals.