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Soccer News of Friday, 7 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Quique Setien reacts to Barcelona loss to Atletico Bilbao, calls it a shame

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Barcelona manager, Quique Setien has reacted to his side's 1-0 loss to Atletico Bilbao in the quarter final of Copa del Rey.

Inaki Williams gave Atletico the day with a late goal despite Barcelona controlling the pace of the game.

Speaking after the game, Setien told reporters: “Bilbao’s goals did come from a play that was not risky”.

“This is one of the things that cannot be controlled.

“Apart from the result, we did everything well against them. I am delighted with the way the players played.

"We were in charge of the game in the second half,” Setien added.

“We had everything in control that our goalkeeper did not have any saves to make. it was a shame because we controlled game against Bilbao.

“They scored us, while we created a lot of many clear chances and it was too late for us to equaliser in face we were the better side during the encounter.

"We did not deserve to be out of the competition and it’s disappointing that the tournament is a one-leg tie.

“Above all we must remain positive.”