Jose Mourinho took responsibility of Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat against Barcelona, as they once again failed to win against the Catalans…
Real Madrid continued their woeful run against Barcelona, stumbling in Copa del Rey’s first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite opening the scoring in the 12th minutes - thanks to a goal from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 - Los Blancos ceded advantage to Barcelona in the second half.
Goals from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331 and Eric Abidal meant that Madrid were on their way to yet another defeat against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid could not get the better of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 in a repeat of their month prior La Liga match with the European champions.
In the wake of defeat, Jose Mourinho accepted the blame for his side’s performance as they fell behind the enterprising Camp Nou-based outfit.
The Special One commented after the match that the responsibility of the defeat lies on his shoulders alone. However, he resented the antics of the crowd who jeered Madrid in the final stages of the match.
"I always understand [what is going on in the crowd] but I never listen, either before or after [a game].
"The responsibility is mine, especially when my team loses. Victory has many fathers; defeat only one. I've been in football a long time and I understand this.
"The cup final victory we all celebrated, but in defeat I am the only parent," the Portuguese coach mused.
Mourinho did not enjoy Pepe’s stamp on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, despite his favourable showing as a midfielder. He stated that he did not see the incident as it happened but accepted that he could be punished if found guilty.
"I have not seen what Pepe did," he claimed. "I have to watch it. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 for the team but if something happened, I didn't see it.
"However, if it was intended, obviously, it is punishable."
Real Madrid have accrued a dangerous disadvantage in the two legged affair. Los Blancos will travel to Catalonia on January 25th for the second leg which will take place at the Camp Nou.
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