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Raphinha accepts the failure of Barça, who lost against Atlético and sees Real Madrid threaten its place on the La Liga podium.
FC Barcelona can blame themselves after their defeat against Atlético Madrid (1-2) this Saturday in La Liga. The disappointment is even greater in the Catalans locker room, as they missed crucial opportunities to take a comfortable lead against their opponents.
Raphinha, Blaugrana captain, took responsibility for this bad result. The Brazilian striker notably missed a lob, before the hour mark, which ended up on the bar, while Robert Lewandowski, served by Ferran Torres, missed an opportunity alone in front of goal.
A bitter Christmas for Barça
“I accept today’s defeat,” said the versatile winger. “I missed a big chance and, five minutes later, they equalized (with a goal from Rodrigo De Paul, editor’s note), then I missed a pass which led to their second goal (from Alexander Sørloth, editor’s note). I take full responsibility for today’s defeat. Life is like that. (…) There is still half of the championship left. We must focus on work to achieve better results”declared the former member of Leeds for
Barça TV.
The Culés therefore end their year 2024 with a defeat which risks haunting them during the holidays. In addition, after being relegated to the place of runner-up to Atlético, Hansi Flick’s men could end this first part of the season on the last step of the podium if Real Madrid triumph against Sevilla this Sunday.
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