Xavi and Sergi Roberto Analyze Barca’s Struggles Against Real Madrid’s Ruthless Counterattacks
Barcelona faced a challenging evening against Real Madrid, succumbing to yet another heavy defeat in the eternal rivalry. Xavi and captain Sergi Roberto shed light on the early setbacks that proved detrimental to Barca’s performance, particularly emphasizing Real Madrid’s speed and ruthlessness on the break.
Sergi Roberto highlighted the impact of conceding two early goals from counterattacks, expressing, “The two goals in 10 minutes affected us a lot,” while Xavi acknowledged Real Madrid’s reliance on quick turnovers as a potent offensive strategy. Xavi admitted, “Real Madrid did us a lot of damage on the counterattack. It was difficult for us to compete.”
Despite disappointment and sadness, Xavi remains optimistic about Barcelona’s resilience, stating, “We have to live the bitter side of football, but Barca will be back.” The article explores the surprising absence of a specific game plan to counter Real Madrid’s trademark counterattacks, a strategy well-known over the years.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will shift their focus to the Copa Del Rey round of 16, where they aim to resume their pursuit of silverware against Unionistas.
