Pique looks for Real Madrid in Champions League semifinal after Barca whips Shakhtar
Spain’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078 quashed Ukrainian giant, Shakhtar Donetsk, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie, 5-1, at Camp Nou.
The homer side gained the lead in the 2nd minute when Andres Iniesta fetched an early opener for his team and sparked celebrations in the crowd.
Daniel Alves flared the second goal in the 34th minute. The remaining three goals were scored in the second half when Pique, Keita and Xavi found the back of the net in the 53rd, 61st and 86th minute respectively.
The maiden goal for the Ukrainian squad was grabbed by Rakytskyy.
Catalan giants sealed the victory with a convincing margin at home, whereas Real Madrid mauled the Spurs by 4-0 at home.
Both Spaniard clubs won their matches with ease and are now favourites to cruise to the semifinals and according to the fans, they would love to see El Clasico in the grand final at Wembley, London.
Previously, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique admitted that Barcelona was cruising towards the Primera Division Liga title by securing a convincing lead of eight points. He told Spanish daily,
Marca, that eight points aren’t sufficient to snatch the La Liga crown.
The former Manchester United midfielder stated that the final between Los Blancos and Blaugrana would be more than an El Clasico.
Pique said:
“Europe wants this [Barca-Madrid semi-final]? Yeah, I think so. Everyone wants this because there is a lot of rivalry between the teams. Barca and Real Madrid are really good teams, two of the most important in Europe, and if we both qualify, then it will
be a great game. I think we have to concentrate on ourselves. We did a great job and I think that we have to focus on our job and try to do it better, and if we can go to the semi-finals and we can play against them it will be a great game”.
When questioned if the 5-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk was anticipated, he asserted that Shakhtar is a great side and Barcelona played well and the score is quite satisfactory to defend in Ukrain.
Pique also commented on Real Madrid’s 1-0 shock defeat to Sporting Gijon at home. The game also shattered Jose Mourinho’s nine year invincible run at home games during his course of stay with Porto, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 and Real.
He affirmed that Real Madrid is still very dangerous and a reckless opponent to play as ‘Real Madrid is always a bombshell because they rarely lose’.
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