Lamine Yamal has said that Real Madrid can’t handle Barcelona this season after they registered a 1-0 win in the Copa del Rey final against the arch-rivals. Hansi Flick’s team claimed a come-from-behind win to take the title.
Barça defender Jules Koundé scored a dramatic 116th minute goal after Ferran Torres’ late goal had taken the final into extra time.
“I said to [Barça defender] Ronald [Araújo] when we were speaking in the hotel earlier: ‘If they score one goal, no problem,’” Yamal told reporters.
“If they score two goals? No problem. They cannot handle us this year — we have shown it.”
Barca secured a 3-2 win as Yamal assisted the first two goals for his team. Flick showered praise on his players for not throwing in the towel despite trailing by 2-1.
“They are fighting for everything,” Flick said in a news conference of his team’s never-say-die attitude.
“It’s really unbelievable, they didn’t give up. Everyone is proud of this team. They deserved it. It was a huge win tonight.
“Jules, in extra time, he saved two chances from Real and he made the goal. It’s unbelievable, it’s really unbelievable.
“All the players in the defence make a fantastic job. The mentality Jules has when he scores the goal, right moment, right position and fantastic shot. He’s crazy. And also one player more who never gives up.”
The gaffer said this win would give them confidence to lift more titles this season.
“There are two matches to go for that still,” he added. “Today was great. The atmosphere the whole day was really fantastic. When you arrive, the fans around the street, celebrate you, really happy.
“Also in the stadium, the atmosphere was unbelievable and at the end I would say I am really happy for the fans that we can celebrate a huge win against Real Madrid in the Copa final. It’s great for everyone and gives us confidence maybe for more.”
Barcelona have four points more than Real Madrid in the La Liga and they will next take on Inter Milan in the first leg semifinal of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
