La Blaugrana rue missed chances as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 scored for Real Madrid to virtually seal La Liga crown.
A week in football is eternity, a fact that is staring Les Cules in the face right now. Barcelona suffered the ignominy of two defeats in a row, something that has not come their way since 2009.
La Blaugrana were undone by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 in the UEFA Champions League, and their miseries were doubled after a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, despite maintaining the lion’s share of possession.
Barring a miracle, the Camp Nou based-out are out of contention for their fourth successive league title and are on the brink of being ousted by Chelsea in the European competition.
Reflecting on the situation Pep Guardiola’s men find themselves in, Andres Iniesta came forward and admitted that Barcelona have been badly affected by the loss against their arch-rivals.
The Spanish international commented that they have to come to terms with the ground realities, which is that they have no chance in retaining their domestic crown.
However, he added that the players should be happy at stretching the title race to this late in the season after accruing a 10-point advantage earlier in the season.
“It hurts our soul to not be able to prolong the Liga battle a little more, but we have to accept it.”
“The Liga title has practically slipped away. The difference in points is large and there are few [points] left. “
"We knew that it would be difficult, especially knowing that they depend on themselves - but we gave it a go.”
“Our only option was to win and they played with that in mind. With a draw, when it looked as though we were fighting for the win, their quick reply slowed us down.”
Despite falling out of La Liga title race, Iniesta pointed out that they have plenty to look forward until the end of the season.
He stated that the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg still remains and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 will have to come prepared to book a final berth.
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