Copa del Rey - says Barcelona defend well Courtois: We couldn't find chances to score

2023-03-04 10:53

Copa del Rey - says Barcelona defend well Courtois: We couldn't find chances to score


In the first round of the 2022/23 Copa del Rey semi-final, La Liga champions Real Madrid ended up winning 0-1 in the Clasico after Benzema's goal was disallowed and an own goal was accidentally scored. Lost to Barcelona. After the game, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in an interview with the media that he was frustrated after losing the first leg to Barcelona.


Courtois said, "Although we controlled the game, the opponent also kept the score very well. This goal put us in a disadvantageous position. It was really bad luck. The ball hit Militao and passed it in. The net, they won the game, but maybe they didn't deserve it."


In the process of Real Madrid against Barcelona, Modric organized an attacking opportunity in the 12th minute. After receiving the ball, Vinicius crossed from the left side of the penalty area to the post. Benzema stopped the ball with his chest and scored with a low shot. However, the referee said Benzema was offside first and the goal was disallowed.


'We have to win the second leg'


In the 26th minute, Real Madrid's out-of-bounds ball was intercepted. Ferran Torres sent a through ball. Casey volleyed in the penalty area and hit the opponent's goalkeeper Courtois, and then the ball bounced again. Militang's body went into his own goal. Although the referee indicated offside, the goal was determined to be valid under the reminder of VAR, allowing Barcelona to lead Real Madrid 1-0. In the end, Barcelona also managed to maintain a 1-0 score until the end of the game.


Courtois continued, "We struggled to keep creating chances and trying to score goals. We played well in terms of control, but we didn't find chances to score goals, and in the end we lost the opportunity to advance. Barcelona's defense Very good, they have conceded very few goals in La Liga, which is impressive. We have to win the second leg."


"When you don't beat Barcelona, it's always a bad result. We want to win, especially at home, but none of this will affect the second leg or the league. We have to play on Sunday Win the game and see where we are in three games."


On the other hand, Real Madrid is currently ranked second in the La Liga standings with 52 points, 7 points behind the leader Barcelona. In the next round of the league, Ancelotti's team will go to the away game against Real Betis, and then will go to the Nou Camp in the Copa del Rey on April 6 for the second leg of the semi-final against Barcelona.