However lose they actually did
Frenkie de Jong admitted Barcelona hadn’t anticipated to lose to Almeria after Sunday’s disappointing 1-0 defeat in Andalusia.
A single purpose from El Bilal Toure gave the struggling hosts all three factors and an actual enhance of their bid to keep away from relegation.
For Barcelona, it was a missed alternative to go 10 factors clear on the high of the desk, and De Jong was fairly dejected after the ultimate whistle.
“We are really disappointed,” he mentioned “We had the prospect to go 10 clear. Now it’s nonetheless seven however we didn't anticipate to lose this recreation.
“They were really good defensively. We crossed a lot, especially second half, but they defended well. We have to attack better and create more danger.”
Barcelona now head right into a Copa del Rey semi-final in opposition to Actual Madrid, however De Jong denied his group had been distracted by Thursday’s large recreation.
“We have not thought about the Clasico. LaLiga is very important and the next game is always the most important ... things did not come off, especially in the first half. Now we have to keep going and work hard to improve.”
Xavi may have his work reduce out getting the group again on observe after consecutive defeats to Manchester United and Almeria and with Pedri and Ousmane Dembele nonetheless out by harm.
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