Barcelona faced Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at Signal Iduna Park. Despite suffering a 3-1 defeat, they advanced to the next round thanks to their emphatic first-leg victory.

De Jong was visibly upset with the team’s display, joining teammates Robert Lewandowski and Jules Koundé in criticizing their performance against Dortmund.

The Dutch star told reporters: “I’m glad we advanced, but we didn’t play well. It’s hard to explain why. Many players underperformed. I think we all know we’re capable of much better than what we showed tonight, and that leaves a lasting impression. I’m sure tomorrow we’ll be happier about reaching the semi-finals, but right now we’re not satisfied with this performance or result.”