Real Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti referred to as Barcelona’s defensive tactic ‘strange’ within the 0-1 loss within the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday.
Barcelona received the away leg from an personal objective by Eder Militao on the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid didn’t equalise as Barcelona determined to play defensive soccer for the rest of the sport.
After the match, Ancelotti mentioned Barcelona moved away from its regular passing and attacking soccer.
“It has been a bit strange to see them play like this,’ Ancelotti said adding, “but they have been very solid, they have a collective commitment, and they have closed all the lines very well.
“Having to attack them with crosses is not the best thing to do, as I said before. And they have led us to that.”
Ancelotti additionally mentioned that with this technique Barcelona doesn’t need to beat Real Madrid.
“There have hardly been any occasions. I think it’s been one of our best games defensively all season,” mentioned the 63-year-old.
Xavi: Madrid nonetheless favorite for remaining
Xavi, the Barcelona coach, mentioned Real Madrid continues to be favorite to achieve the ultimate regardless of dropping the primary leg.
“The 1-0 win gives us a certain advantage,” Xavi mentioned after the sport.
“But we are going to have to compete very well against a very strong Real Madrid side. I still see Madrid as a favourite,” he added.
