The 32-year-old Dutchman had the chance to level the score in the dying minutes of the game, but his shot sailed over the crossbar. This has left a lasting impact on him, as evident from his social media post. "I want to apologize to the fans. My apologies to the millions of people who believed in our dream of winning the Copa Libertadores. I'm devastated," he wrote.
Depay expressed his disappointment, stating that the missed penalty was the greatest letdown in his career so far. He had confidence in his ability to score from the spot, having done so many times in his career. However, the outcome was extremely painful for him.