Final Cup of the King of Spain

Yesterday in Valencia, Spain at the stadium "Mestalla" the confrontation took place, "Barcelona" and "Real". This time was played the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Cup in a simple way.

April is a very significant month in the history of confrontation between these clubs. For the past month, "Catalans" and "cream" will have to play each other four times. Yesterday was the second of four games.








The match, as expected, was very nervous and tense. Recall that in the championship match of the country's clubs went "world" 1: 1. Here, the winner would reveal in any way. The match began with the activity of "blue garnet".





"Real", by contrast looked very pale against the backdrop of the opponent. However, the control of the ball does not mean anything. Therefore sharper still were Madrid, tried to organize a counterattack. "Barcelona" is looked too stereotyped in some moments, players could only get the fans and put on evening dress to more accurately correspond to the situation.





But the minute tension grew, and the referee started handing out "mustard." Just a game he gave them as many as eight.











"Barcelona" was clearly closer to success if given the victory over the percentage of possession. Time after time, we created moments at the gates of "Real", but the final touch in attack wards Josep Guardiola is not obtained.







And then at the very end of the inning it was when Pepe hit the post.





In the second half, "surfaced" physical condition issues the "cream" and attack the Catalans grew sharper.





After 69 minutes, Pedro scores! However, the referee cancels it because mikroofsayda after a pass Leo Messi.









"Barcelona" is fully pressed opponent at the gate and only the miracles performed by Casillas, and the lion's share of the "realists" were able to protect them from the goal.



Only in extra-time winner was determined. And it happened in the first ekstratayme. Cup winner Spain became Madrid "Real"! "Barcelona" has slowed down a bit after a busy second half and Madrid took advantage of a small slackness opponents. Di Maria pulled up the left side to the counter and gave a beautiful pass to Cristiano Ronaldo.



Portuguese Pinto caught on protivohode.















Then "Real" just fought, and he succeeded. Deleting for a second yellow from Angel Di Maria did not matter.















That's the first trophy of Jose Mourinho as head coach of the Royal Club.





There is still, exactly one week, the first leg of the semifinals of the Champions League. Will "blaugranas" revenge for the defeat - find out very soon.







Goal Cristiano


Barcelona - Real Madrid 0: 1Gol: Ronaldo 103
Barcelona: Pinto, Dani Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Adriano (Maxwell, 119), Busquets (Keith, 108), Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro, Villa (Afellay, 106), Messi
Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Carvalho (Garay, 119), Marcelo, Pepe, Khedira (Granero, 104), Xabi Alonso, Ezil (Adebayor, 70), Di Maria, Ronaldo
Warning: Pedro, Messi, Adriano - Pepe, Xabi Alonso, Adebayor, Di Maria
Removal: Di Maria, +1 120
PS: funny situation occurred with the trophy itself. Sergio Ramos so much rejoiced the victory on the roof of the bus that ... could not hold a cup and broke it. Madrid was buzzing all night, but the cup, alas, few people saw.



Bay utensils Cup, I cry!








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