The Spanish midfielder spoke regarding Real Madrid’s treatment towards the match officials and claimed that they do not know how to lose.
Lopez stated that Los Blancos should know how to handle defeat and must stop treating the referees in an unprofessional way. He added that the Whites have made it a habit of blaming officials whenever they drop points.
The Spaniard then went on expressing his joy for his side’s draw against the Spanish giants on Wednesday. He stressed that such results are important for the Yellow Submarine and emphasized that earning a point against Madrid in this form is no less
than a victory.
Villarreal locked horns against Real Madrid this past Wednesday, at the El Madrigal, in order to play out their midweek Spanish La Liga fixture.
To the joy of the home crowd, the Yellow Submarine somehow managed to earn a point against a difficult Madrid.
The match started with Real Madrid stealing the spotlight with their impressive display. However, the hosts were on equal footing with their opposition, and provided the audience with remarkable display of football.
Although Villarreal were looking to be the better side, it was Madrid that took the early advantage and scored the first goal. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, continuing his deadly form, found the back of the net, giving his team the lead they were craving for.
As the match went on, it seemed that the one-goal lead would be enough for Madrid. However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcos-Senna-c23808 scored a wonderful goal from a free-kick, and brought his side back into the game.
The match ended in a stalemate and Los Blancos were left furious. Having seen two of their players suspended, the Whites decided to take their anger out at the referees and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 lashed out at the match official.
"They are trying to put pressure on referees for their upcoming matches. Like we say where I come from, they can go cry in the park. We were lucky that the referee had a lot of personality,” Angel Lopez was quoted as saying by EFE.
"Picking up one point against Madrid is a cause for celebration. I am happy, especially with the account we gave of ourselves,” he added.
Real Madrid have now dropped four points in two games, reducing their advantage in the table over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 to six points.
Tags: