|
|
Barcelona's Carles Puyol: There are no excuses for Villarreal draw
The experienced defender feels that the Catalans should have done better on Saturday, but added that the title race isn't over yet
Jan 29, 2012 8:48:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Carles Puyol - Barcelona
Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol has voiced his disappointment with his side's scoreless La Liga draw away against Villarreal on Saturday evening, and feels there's no excuse for its display at El Madrigal.
The Catalans held Real Madrid to a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou hardly three days before the match against Villarreal, but Puyol has stressed that the lack of rest in between the two games should not be a problem for Barcelona.
"There are absolutely no excuses. The players are used to playing every three days," Puyol was quoted as saying on the club's official website.
Barcelona now trails table-toppers Real Madrid by seven points following this weekend's results, but Puyol isn't giving up just yet.
"The team will react; we’ll do more, whatever we must to win. La Liga is not lost. We will not give up."
Barca's next game is on February 5 at home versus Real Sociedad.
Follow GOAL.COM USA on
The Catalans held Real Madrid to a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou hardly three days before the match against Villarreal, but Puyol has stressed that the lack of rest in between the two games should not be a problem for Barcelona.
"There are absolutely no excuses. The players are used to playing every three days," Puyol was quoted as saying on the club's official website.
Barcelona now trails table-toppers Real Madrid by seven points following this weekend's results, but Puyol isn't giving up just yet.
"The team will react; we’ll do more, whatever we must to win. La Liga is not lost. We will not give up."
Barca's next game is on February 5 at home versus Real Sociedad.
Follow GOAL.COM USA on
Inside Goal.Com
-
RIGG: Anelka struggling against the current in Shanghai
Nicolas Anelka went against the grain when he moved to Shanghai. Now he's finding that coaching and gelling tactically is like swimming against the tide.
-
ROGERS: Bradley should command a bidding war among Serie A teams
Chievo is currently shopping the American midfielder and several Italian clubs have shown interest.
-
ISOLA: Neymar-led Brazil should be considered the 2014 WC favorite
Neymar was brilliant as Brazil easily handled the United States with early World Cup preparations officially underway.
-
LATHAM: Mexico using summer friendlies to build depth
With World Cup qualifying to begin in June, Mexico is using three U.S.-hosted friendlies to build squad depth.
-
McCARTHY: Harrisburg springs its wildest Open Cup upset to date
The City Islanders fought back from three goals down with nine minutes to play and won the game on penalty kicks in a stunning game on a wild night for the U.S. Open Cup.