Andres Iniesta: This Copa del Rey tie is still open
Barcelona lost to nine-man Athletic at San Mames on Thursday night in a thrilling but violent game
Andres Iniesta says that Barcelona can overturn the 2-1 defeat by Athletic Club in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 clash.
Barcelona lost to nine-man Athletic at San Mames on Thursday night in a thrilling but violent game.
The Barcelona captain said: “The tie is open, we tried until the end.
“They took advantage of their chances in the first half and we made a great effort to come back. Now we go to Barcelona for the return.”
Of the foul on Neymar in the box by Xabier Etxeita which was not given as a penalty, Iniesta added: “They are moments in the game, some favour you, others count against you.
“The game was intense, it couldn’t be any other way at this stadium.”
