La Liga
Xavi: ‘I prefer 4-0 or 5-4, but what’s the problem with 1-0?’
Xavi has commented on Barcelona’s 1-0 defeat in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real ahead of Sunday’s La Liga Clasico (19/3), insisting the result is as good as having more goals for his team achieved.
A few days after the clash at the Bernabeu for the first semi-final of the Copa del Rey between Barcelona and Real, the two teams meet on Sunday (March 19, 10 p.m., Novasports Prime And Live from Sportish) at the Camp Nou for the Clasico in its context League.
In their last clash, the “blaugrana” won 1-0, while in the previous two (Supercopa final and La Liga first round) they also won 3-1.
Referring to the latest result in the game between them, Xavi stressed that even a one-goal win is an important result.
“I prefer 4-0 or 5-4, but what’s the problem with 1-0? It’s a fantastic result. We were very good but people stick to one game, the semi-finals.”
What’s the problem with 1-0? Barcelona won their first European Cup 1-0 with Koeman’s goal and nothing happened.” said the Catalan coach.
“I’m expecting a maybe more aggressive Real. That will be good for them, maybe not so much for us. We won’t change our style, we won’t close, we always push up.”
Source: sport 24
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Leaders Barcelona remained calm against bottom Elche and set their sights on Real Madrid for the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 4-0 win.
Barcelona, on the other hand, had no problem light upconfirmed the difference of 19 places in La Liga standings and with the 4-0 They edged Real Madrid further at ‘Manuel Martinez Valero’ ahead of the Clasico for the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
The Catalans never struggled in the game and from the moment Robert Lewandowski put them ahead in the 20th minute, the game seemed to be on the right track. The hosts tried to keep the ball and close Xavi’s team in their area in the 2nd half, but they paid for it.
In the 56th minute, Ansu Fati spoke on the pitch and scored at the end of a week in which his presence in the team was debated due to comments from his father. In the 66th minute, Lewandowski scored his 17th goal in this year’s league and Ferran Torres made the final score with another fine counterattack.
The results of the 27th game day
- Majorca – Osasuna 0-0
- Girona – Spain 2-1 (53′ Martinez, 88′ Penalty Stuani / 74′ Brathwaite)
- Sporty – Getafe 0-0
- Cadiz – Seville 0-2 (51′ Ocampos, 74′ En Nesiri)
- Moose Barcelona 0-4 (20′, 66′ Lewandowski, 56′ Fati, 70′ Torres)
- 02/04 15:00 Telta – Almeria
- 02/04 17:15 Real-Valladolid
- 02/04 19:30 Villarreal – Real Sociedad
- 02/04 22:00 Atlético – Betis
- 03/04 22:00 Valencia – Rayo Vallecano
The program of the 28th match day
- 03.07. 22:00 Seville – Celta
- 08/04 15:00 Osasuna moose
- 08/04 17:15 Espanyol – Athletic
- 08/04 19:30 Real Sociedad – Getafe
- 08/04 22:00 Real – Villarreal
- 09/04 15:00 Valladolid-Mallorca
- 09/04 17:15 Betis – Cadiz
- 09/04 19:30 Almeria – Valencia
- 09/04 22:00 Rayo Vallecano – Atlético
- 10/04 22:00 Barcelona-Girona
Source: sport 24
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Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the interest of the Brazil national team that excites him and his Real Madrid contract that he hopes to fulfil.
Real Madrid meet Valladolid on Sunday (4/2, 5.15pm, Novasports 1HD and LIVE on Sportish) and Carlo Ancelotti addressed his usual press conference where he was asked about his future and the interests of the Brazilian FA.
He confirmed there is an approach but noted that his contract with the Merengues will be respected:
“Brazil’s interest? I like it and of course it excites me. But treaties have to be respected and I want to keep them. If the President wants to talk to me, let him and I would be happy.”
I actually like being loved, but I have a contract to respect that I want to honor. I like this club. We’ll see what happens next.”
Source: sport 24
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Ferlan Mendy suffered an injury problem as he sustained a muscle injury in his lower leg and is expected to be out for a month.
Real Madrid will be without Ferlan Mendy next month as the 27-year-old French full-back suffered a muscle injury in his left lower leg that will keep him out for a month, according to reports from Spain.
The left-footed full-back will miss both Champions League quarter-finals against Chelsea and the second leg against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
The alternatives for Carlo Ancelotti for left-back are Nacho, but also David Alaba, who has often played in this position, especially at Bayern Munich.
Source: sport 24
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