http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078 coach, Tito Vilanova, has praised the attitude and professionalism shown by his players following their 3-0 victory over Alaves on Tuesday in the Copa del Rey
Overall, it was a great Tuesday night for Barcelona and their coach Tito Vilanova. Their right-back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 his first start of the season.
Barcelona managed to easily win the match against their Segunda B opponents. The final score ended with 3-0 to Barca, thanks to goals from David Villa, Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta. However, it was the manner in which his players
approached the match that made Tito happy.
“These players have won everything, World Cups and European Championships, but they come here and put in a great performance against a Segunda B team.”
The coach also talked about the performance of his team and how they never took their opponents lightly. He claimed that they were very serious about this particular fixture.
“It was a good game and in the earlier rounds you must be very careful and we played a very serious match.”
Meanwhile, the 44-year-old also welcomed the return of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dani-c9867 Alves from injury and felt that his performance of the night was fine.
“It’s very good news that Dani is back and the game was good for him. He’s been a bit up and down physically recently but did well this evening and struck up a good understanding with Alexis, who was unlucky in front of goal a
couple of times.”
Finally, the Barca coach reiterated the importance of not taking things for granted. Although his team will return with a 3-0 advantage over Alaves in the second leg, he still believes it is not over until it is officially over.
“We must maintain that respect and until it’s over you can’t say it’s over.”
Barcelona have managed to win eight out of their opening nine matches in the Primera Division so far.
They are currently on top of the table with 25 points. Next match in La Liga, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 will host Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on Saturday.
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