Rivaldo was left frustrated by Barcelona’s sloppy defensive play as the Blaugrana crashed out of the Champions League semi-finals.
Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes Barcelona’s failure to reach a first Champions League final in a decade after their semi-final defeat to Inter Milan was down to recurring defensive problems this season.
‘The match was very สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ exciting, but there were mistakes that cannot be made in the Champions League semi-finals, and this has happened in other matches this season as well.’
‘It is unacceptable that a team like Barcelona concedes four goals in a game, as it has done with Benfica and Atletico Madrid this season, or with Inter, who have conceded seven goals in two games. At some point it can happen, and it has happened,’ Rivaldo said.
The Brazilian legend was also unhappy with Barcelona’s performance that night, saying: ‘It was a painful and difficult defeat. It was just a small mistake, but this time there is no way to fix it. We conceded goals that we shouldn’t have conceded, especially in the semi-finals. I had high hopes to see Barca reach the final. ‘
Rivaldo remains confident in Barcelona’s potential to rebound and achieve greatness. He believes the current squad has the talent and character to bring trophies back to Camp Nou.
“If the team remains together, this Barça will win many titles,” Rivaldo said. “I’m proud that the players fought and gave their all on the field.
“They had a spectacular season. It’s a shame they didn’t reach the final and become champions after playing so well.”