Marcelo Bielsa: “Teníamos que ganar este partido”

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Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa expressed frustration after his team's World Cup debut loss, saying they should have won the match. Bielsa acknowledged that Uruguay conceded too much space in the first half but highlighted the team's improved performance after halftime. The coach's comments reflect disappointment with a result that fell short of his expectations for the tournament opener.