Girona head coach Michel Sanchez offered a firm assessment of his side’s 4-0 La Liga loss at Real Madrid.
The Catalans landed in Madrid looking to keep themselves in the title race but defeat in Spanish capital was a major blow.
Real Madrid have now opened up a five point lead at the top of the table with Girona playing catch up in the campaign run in.
However, with some key absences due to suspension, and Michel watching from the stands, they were blown away at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Successive league losses to Real Madrid are the only league games Girona have slipped up in this and Michel admitted they are on two different levels.
“We’ve not been at the level required to play against Real Madrid and when they are at their maximum… we are just not there”, as per reports from Mundo Deportivo.
“We need to have humility and know where we are. We came to compete and to fight, face to face against a great team.
“We could have stopped them by sitting deep, but that’s not what I do, I’m responsible for the defeat.”
Girona have no European or Copa del Rey commitments this season and they will continue to battle for the title and a first ever Champions League qualification spot.
Up next for Michel is a trip to Athletic Club on February 19 where he serves the final game of his touchline ban.
swillah
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Xavi must have something to complain about, 😤😤😤
feyknprtu
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Real Madrid owned the World not a village something all teams have to understand
loceimnptz
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Thanks, Michel Sanchez. Girona and Real Madrid are not in the same level of playing football. Even without any known centre back, they still won the supersonic speed stars of Girona. Your team is good but should be level headed when it comes to Madrid. I like your admission.
jangajula
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Well said.. the level of Madrid is different and with Bellingham you just say Wow 😲... What a talent 🤍🤍🤍 and he is just 20 years old... Anyways quick recovery for our golden boy 🥰😍
GodFather88
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I think Girona still a better team than Barcelona, even though your team get thrashed by Madrid..
Zuobinpuz
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They thought it's going to be like Barcelona? This is real Madrid, not just Barcelona or Atletico Madrid. Small small boy thinking that they can disrespect everyone.
swillah
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highlights of the game...
Akadish
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I like a coach who always admit his errors, not the one pointing fingers or putting his blames on others.
Ridexhorlark12
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Real Madrid may have different problems, but beating Girona is not part of them😁😃
Oiz760°
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Nothing was exposed, Girona was not at Real level something other teams have not seen.
Kinginbojan
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Good coach I respect you for you last statement, you see my own coach is very stubborn he will never accept his fault he will rather blame the players
ariwanze
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...I am beginning to suspect Girona. they took points from other title contenders[3pts from Barca n 3pts from Atlético] and gave Real Madrid the 6pts.😁