We must lose in order to assess things: Guardiola

After losing by 1-3 against Betis in the second division at the turn of the quarter finals of Copa del Rey, Josep Guardiola, coach of FC Barcelona, said the losses will learn to appreciate the victories. Despite the setback, his players overcame the heat, since in the Camp Nou in the first leg got a valuable 5-0 victory, however, maintained a record of 28 duels without losing, so they wanted to salvage what Guardiola positive result this afternoon.

"Losing is never good, but you have to take positives from it. Now appreciates what being 28 games without losing. What happens is that the big teams all taken for granted. We must lose in order to assess things" said at the end of the match. For the boat was not a surprise Barça football shown by his rival, "for you has been a surprise, but not for me.

Because I can not remember a King's Cup tie quiet. This will put us on our site," said . "We knew from the drawing that would be difficult. When we first saw Betis knew that the tie would be very hard. We place great value on have qualified," added the coach. Pep did not hesitate to praise the diabetics, who are considered one of the best teams I have faced and which hopes to be measured next year in the league in Spain.

(Betis) is the best we've faced. Has historically played very good football. Here's good taste. They have very good players. It's a team well done. It is no coincidence his lead in the second division. I hope next year they are in first, "he concluded.

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