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"We have competed well"

Sánchez Flores said that despite the huge differences Espanyol was one goal away to qualify

Espanyol stood up to FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey and kept their options until the last minute. The blue and white coach, Quique Sánchez Flores, said that Espanyol was able to fight until the last minute. "We understood that the tie would be resolved in the second half and it was important to get right to this part. We would have liked to arrive under better conditions and more strikers, but circumstances have not allowed us to do so. We have gone from less to more knowing the potential of the rival. We made a good tie: very good match in the first leg and competed very well”.

Sánchez Flores said that "we knew we wouldn’t not have many chances in the first half. Leo is not for much more than 45 minutes and Sergio reappears after injury. Taking into account the opponent's power and the circumstances we have made a fairly reasonable tie. I'm satisfied with this group of players".

The blue and white coach said that FC Barcelona had "more opportunities", but has indicated that "taking into account the tremendous differences between the two teams, we only have one goal to go. It is very difficult to get through to such a long match and against a rival like Barcelona. The tie was developed as we wanted. The tie leaves us positive things: the team has competed very well and the fans have been excited during these days. It could have hurt and I think it will not affect us. Fans can be happy with a team that works and fights".