A one-goal advantage from Madrid turned out to be too little stock for Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. Merciless Real started with their turnaround in stoppage time of the first half with a goal by Vinicius, and the complete debacle of the hosts with three goals in the sequel was signed by Karim Benzema (4-0). The convincing defeat left Xavi’s team active on only one front – in La Liga, and Barcelona’s strategist pointed out after last night’s meeting that it will not affect the championship race.”Difficult and painful night. We have to learn to fight better. We have the championship and it is necessary to move on, it’s time to react. We played better than the result says. In the first half we were very good, but Real took advantage a quick transition and took the lead. Their second goal was a killer for us. It’s a shame, but we have to be self-critical and admit that the second half was bad. We had a great half, but if you don’t take advantage of your moments, you have to expect punishment.” Xavi said.##NAJAVA_MECA_7153543##The Barcelona strategist then congratulated his rival.”The bitter taste remains, but tomorrow we are already turning to Girona with the aim of winning that match and winning the La Liga title. Against Real, details that we did not control were decisive. We were out of balance, there was no order. I congratulate Real on the second half, they are a team that does not forgive. It’s a shame, we were motivated and excited, we were playing against the winners of the Champions League.”Xavi pointed out that he is convinced that the painful defeat will not affect his team.”Last year we won 4-0 against them and didn’t win any silverware. This year we can win the championship. The defeat was severe, but we did our best. I am proud of the team. This is not my worst night, I had worse. The team had an identity, we played against the champions of Spain and Europe,” repeated the Catalans’ strategist.Xavi: “Let’s remember where we came from. When I arrived, we did not compete for anything. A year later, we could win La Liga and we have won the Super Cup. To me, that is good progress.” pic.twitter.com/JhwMXQ9lUh— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) April 5, 2023
