Barcelona had made helpless in the first round Copa del Rey final action. Pressing survive tight game that was exhibited Madrid makes Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez did not have much room to develop the game.
New in the second half the conditions have changed. Barcelona like rediscovering his soul, though his opponent is still piling up players on the field itself and rely on counterattacks, Barcelona managed to dismantle the defense several times El Real. A goal is established Pedro Rodrigues, who then canceled the referee because he was caught offside.
To bad for Barca, despite more pressing and more superior in the creation of opportunities instead of their goal conceded. Cristiano Ronaldo's header in first-half extra-time period lasted until the referee blew the long whistle.
Although his team lost to Barcelona president Sandro Rosell not necessarily criticize members of his squad. Instead he just gave praise to call if Barca do not go home empty-handed.
"We did not leave with empty hands, but we must congratulate Real Madrid for what they've won. We're very proud, excited fans, players also coach. Fans are showing what should be," said Rosell in the U.S..
"It was a tense final, very good, very pleasing. Gol will definitely come juice either party, since those who succeeded in doing so we provide safe," he continued.
When mentioned about the two other meetings in the Champions League semi-final, Rosell declined comment. "I do not want to make predictions," according to completion.
Barcelona harus mengakui keunggulan Real Madrid di final Copa del Rey. Meski gagal jadi juara The Catalans pulang tidak dengan tangan kosong karena permainan atraktif yang membanggakan fans.
Barcelona sempat dibuat tak berdaya di babak pertama laga final Copa del Rey. Pressing ketat permainan bertahan yang diperagakan Madrid membuat Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta dan Xavi Hernandez tak punya banyak ruang untuk mengembangkan permainan.
Baru di babak kedua kondisinya berubah. Barcelona seperti menemukan kembali jiwanya, meski sang lawan masih menumpuk pemain di lapangan sendiri dan mengandalkan serangan balik, Barcelona berhasil beberapa kali membongkar pertahanan El Real. Sebuah gol berhasil dibuat Pedro Rodrigues, yang kemudian dibatalkan wasit karena dia terperangkap offside.
Malang buat Barca, walau lebih banyak menekan dan lebih unggul dalam mengkreasikan peluang justru gawang mereka yang kebobolan. Tandukan Cristiano Ronaldo di babak pertama periode perpanjangan waktu bertahan hingga wasit meniup peluit panjang.
Meski timnya kalah Presiden Barcelona Sandro Rosell tak lantas mengkritik anggota skuadnya. Sebaliknya dia malah memberikan sanjungan dengan menyebut kalau Barca tidak pulang dengan tangan kosong.
"Kami tidak pergi dengan tangan kosong, tapi kita harus mengucapkan selamat pada Real Madrid atas apa yang sudah mereka menangi. Kami sangat bangga, fans yang gembira, pemain juga pelatih. Fans sudah menunjukkan apa yang seharusnya," sahut Rosell di AS.
"Itu final yang menegangkan, sangat baik, sangat menyenangkan. Gol pasti akan datang sari salah satu pihak, karena mereka yang berhasil melakukannya maka kami memberikan selamat," lanjut dia.
Saat disinggung soal dua pertemuan lainnya di semifinal Liga Champions, Rosell menolak berkomentar. "Saya tak mau membuat prediksi," demikian tuntasnya.
