Butragueño: "We are Real Madrid, a team accustomed to overcoming difficulties"

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Emilio Butragueño analizó el primero de los dos Clásicos de los que saldrá uno de los semifinalistas de la Copa del Rey: “Estoy un poco triste porque nos hemos puesto por delante pero no hemos sido capaces de controlar el ritmo y jugar con nuestras armas, que son muchas”. El director de Relaciones Institucionales del Real Madrid prefiere pasar página y pensar ya solo en la remontada, algo que ve factible: “Somos el Real Madrid. Un gran equipo acostumbrado a superar las dificultades”.
"I'm a little sad because we scored the opener but were unable to set our own pace to the game and use our weapons, which are many."

"We crowded the midfield more and Barcelona found it difficult to reach our goal. We took the lead in the first half. Our midfielders didn't allow Messi to play and kept him in check. He didn't participate in attack as he does in other games. We were always aware of how dangerous they are in attack. Iker was forced to make several saves from their few chances on goal. Their set piece strike at the start of the second half hurt us considerably."

"They use their weapons they way we use ours. Barcelona dominate aspects of the game, stealing the ball and creating movement with great technical capacity. They also have fast forwards and it's hard to play against them, especially after they manage to score a set piece goal."

"We are Real Madrid, a strong team accustomed to overcoming difficulties. We must now fight and look for the key that allows us to defeat Barcelona. I'm sure we'll find a formula. We came closer at the end of last season and we were also superior in the Spanish Super Cup. This is a Copa del Rey tie and we're still in January. The most important games of the season have yet to be played."

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