Xavi heaps praise on Barcelona defense after 1-0 win over Real Madrid in Copa Del Rey semi final

Barcelona defeat Real Mrid in Bernabeu in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final 1-0. t a pretty game where Real Mrid h possesion, 65%, but clear chances. Barcelona defended really well and it was difficult to recognize famous Barca style.

Eder Militao own goal gave Barca vant in Copa del Reay Semi-final.

"Real Mrid has controlled us with ball, with high pressure. It has been difficult. We could have tied in end. team has been great, all players has shown solidarity, and we defended spectacularly. We achieved an amazing victory but I still see Real Mrid very strong. We minimized Real Mrid play. rmally, y create a lot of chances in Bernabeu, but today y h almost chances."

"I said yesterday that Real Mrid is favorite because it has a lot of resources. y have technical quality, Kross and Modric are amazing. y are also very strong physically, y do t lose a ball, it is impossible to take ball from Nacho, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho, Tchouaméni, Camavinga. y have an amazing team. Today, we minimized ir play. Vinicius rmally has 6 or 7 chances per game, today he h ne. My team has done an extraordinary job against Real Mrid, that it is current Liga and Champions League winner."