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An own goal as a golden goal: FC Barcelona defeated arch-enemy Real Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa semi-final.
After the heated Clásico, the Real team rages: “We controlled the game. Your goal was just luck and undeserved,” said goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (30). “We dominated them.” And coach Carlo Ancelotti (63) is not at all happy with the result: “Barcelona did not deserve to win. I think that was clear.”
Barça as little possession as seldom
What do the two mean? With 65 percent possession and 13:4 shots on target, the superiority of the Madrilenians is more than clear. Eder Militao’s slapstick own goal in the 26th minute was the crowning glory of the evening.
Real’s superiority at local Estadio Santiago Bernabéu makes this statistic even clearer: the royals have not had possession in a Clásico since the 2013/14 season. And Barça has never been so few in these ten years – in all competitions! The big but: of the 13 shots on target, not one of the real stars was on target. Accordingly, Real’s goals are zero at the end of the day.
Xavi didn’t want to play like that
No Tiki-Taka, not Barça-like at all. Xavi (43), coach of the Catalans, explains: “We didn’t play like that, the opponent lets you play like that”, he praises the performance of the royal team. Actually, you didn’t want to play like that: “The game plan was different.” It finally worked out – at least in terms of results – anyway.
On April 5, there will be a second leg between the two rivals – but already on March 19. they meet in the competition. As is known, Real Madrid are seven points behind leader Barça with their backs against the wall. Like now in the Copa. (tired)
Source : Blick
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