Gareth Bale comments on his disallowed goal in Real Madrid 2-1 win over Barcelona
Gareth Bale revealed that he couldn’t believe his goal in Real Madrid win over Barcelona was was disallowed.
“I think [La Liga’s] possible if we believe we can do it,” he said after the game.
“We know it won’t be easy, but we can give ourselves a chance.
“The most important thing from the win is that it builds us up and helps us to feel strong.
“I couldn’t believe [the referee] disallowed my goal.
Gareth Bale comments on his disallowed goal in Real Madrid 2-1 win over Barcelona
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“The referee told me I pushed [Alba], but I didn’t touch him. I’m taller and I made sure not to touch him because I know how what the refs are like in Spain.
“We knew we had the strength to counterattack. We always felt we could beat them on the counter, even though we had 10 men.
Dani Alves admitted Real Madrid were the deserved winner in Saturday’s el-clasico.
“We prepared well for the game. We believed in ourselves and worked hard on our fitness. We feel strong and confident. It’s a boost for the season finale.
“[On whether the result affects Barca’s psyche], it’s what we hope for.
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“If we want to win the League, we had to win this match. I’ve played in many derbies and this was one of the best.
“Although we’re still far behind in the League, it’s always nice to beat them. It’s a great victory for the club, the Coach and players.”
“We weren’t able to read the game properly,” the right-back said after the game.
“We didn’t put them under enough difficulty. They took away our space and eventually managed to win the game.
“We didn’t create much, and when you don’t, it decreases your chances of winning.
“We never look for excuses or blame. I think that after our first goal, we lost control of the game, we weren’t fluent in our play and they made it difficult for us [with the equaliser]. They’re very quick.
“Then came their second goal. We were too open, and we must avoid making these mistakes because these matches can ultimately prove decisive.
“Losing always hurts a lot, but beyond that is the fact of not having beaten our rivals in the title race.
“We must be used for all kinds of situations. We knew it’d be very difficult, but the title is won by consistency and not a single game.
“These parties do not mean anything but for the fans. We must bounce back on Tuesday because we have another stone [to turn].”