The Spanish international gave his best to keep Los Blancos for a place in UEFA Champions League final stopping two shot from the spot in the penalty shootout.
Jose Mourinho’s men had the stage set for themselves against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu after beating reigning Spanish champions, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, in Catalonia over the weekend.
Despite taking a 2-0 lead within the first quarter hour of play in the semi-final second leg, Los Blancos were undone by their German rivals in the ensuing penalty shootout.
In the aftermath of their ousting from the elite European club competition by the inspired Bayern Munich, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 admitted the blow to their end of season objectives.
Casillas reflected that penalties are always a lottery and those who win have the lady luck smiling on their side.
Continuing on the topic, the Real Madrid captain reckoned that playing in La Liga to the best of their abilities remains as their only possible course and the players will have to remain focused until the end.
"It's a big blow for us," the experienced gloves man confessed. "It was a very exciting game, but penalties are always a lottery.
"We played well, but Bayern are a great team. We now have to concentrate on the league."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 echoed the sentiments of his Real Madrid and La Roja teammate, congratulating the victors and wishing them luck.
"Of course we are quite disappointed, but we are coping - it's part of football," the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international said while talking to reporters. "Today we are experiencing the other side of football but we knew that could happen.”
"We wish Bayern the best of luck and congratulations to them."
Los Blancos enjoy a 7-point advantage at the top of La Liga standings, accumulating 88 points from their 34 league outings. With four matches remaining until the end of the season the Capital club can break the 100 point mark, making yet another record their
own in the process.
For their next league fixture, Jose Mourinho’s charges entertain in-form Andalusian outfit, Sevilla, at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon, April 29.
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