Barcelona right-back, Martin Montoya, has commented on last night’s match with Real Zaragoza and believes their opponents gave them a surprise as they were a tough nut to crack.
A brace from Lionel Messi and a goal by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-Song-c4804 were enough to give the Catalans all three points as the game ended 3-1.
The visitors, Zaragoza, were courageous and showed much resistance during the game at Camp Nou last night. Their display was recognized by Montoya as he found them surprising.
The right-back conceded that Zaragoza did not give them an easy task and made them earn and sweat for the points.
“Today was a really tough game. We really had to work hard to win the game because Real Zaragoza put us in a difficult position,” Montoya explained.
On paper it looked that Barca were going to cruise easily over their opponents, but the visitors showed that they were a force to be reckon.
“In fact they really surprised us,” He added.
The 21-year also spoke on the players of Zaragoza and how they were all over the place fighting for the possession and control of the ball. He was also impressed with how http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manolo-c23349 Jimenez’s men moved the ball around with confidence.
“They played very well and had players in the middle of the pitch who moved the ball around very well.”
However, Zaragoza's coach was very much impressed with his side’s performance despite their defeat and also commended his opponents of the night.
Jimenez believes his side had a great game but that Barca were too good for them.
“We played a great game. But unfortunately we played against an even better opponent.”
The 48-year-old was also impressed with Lionel Messi and thinks the Argentine was the difference between the two teams last night.
The tactician also thinks the three times Ballon d’Or winner is a player who is just out of this world.
“Praise has to go to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 – he decided the game. He's a very smart footballer both on and off the ball.”
“When he has the ball, he's like an alien.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 have continued their unbeaten run in the Primera Division this season and are still eight points ahead of their rivals, Real Madrid.
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