As well as being top of the LaLiga Santander table and into the final of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona are also into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Jordi Alba feels they deserve more praise.
The left-back spoke after the match about the way in which his side's achievements might not be fully respected.
"What Barcelona do is given little value in some parts of Spain," he said in the mixed zone on Spanish radio.
"I don't think that everybody fails to value us, but in a bad season you all know that they'd have given it to us from all sides."
He was questioned on this and asked exactly what he was referring to.
"I'm not referring to Barcelona fans," he said.
"It's my opinion and what I see, but what people think doesn't bother me at all.
"I'm mentioning it because I think this.
"I think they don't give us all the credit that is deserved.
"I'm not just talking about this year, but about all years."
He went on to speak about Real Madrid and the return of Zinedine Zidane.
"Yes, I was surprised by the return of Zidane to Real Madrid," he admitted.
"It's not normal for a coach to return after nine months.
"I've always said that I don't like when Real Madrid win any match.
"If they lose, then that's even better for me.
"It's a feeling I've had since very little, but I also don't go around hoping they lose.
"I'm calm in this sense.
"Real Madrid went out being the favourite in theory, but Ajax were better in the two matches and deserved to beat them.
"Other teams who were favourites suffered upsets too."
Lusbimopuz
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Football is a beautiful game. Do not turn it into African politics where the so called cadres use pangs on each other while the people on top dine with each other.
Mepilmoz
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you did the same comment last year and in the quarter final you were harmed by Roma continue that and am sure this is your last destination you will never progress ahead
Sûâvé33
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Barcelona fans is Always gonna be jealous!!! it's Reality 🤣🤣the main reason why they hate Real Madrid isn't because they are Rival the main reason is because they know Real Madrid have a bigger name and more trophy than them!!! Facts😴😴Keep on being Jealous Barcelona its only making Real Madrid greater and greater 🤗
KINGLMD10S
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number one hater of madrid🤣🤣🤣 Mr Jordi Alba , Always free to express his hatred. never changing. at least he is able to show it out, compared to some people who equally love it when they lose but pretend and play it cool😂😂
Evgeni26100
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Some parts of Spain prefer Real Madrid like in the Madrid area and southern Spain, whereas Barca is more liked in Catalonia and north Spain. This is partly for political reasons.
pesadmn
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I had the same feeling..I feel better when Madrid Loses...Plz no Hate comments from Madrid fanbase..I guess you also feel the same..about Barcelona
prakashcr7
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Some one remind him that Real Madrid won last 3 champions league.
Vatdenrz
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You guys realize that this has got nothing to do with football, right? His comments are in a large part bcoz of the political history of conflict between Catalans and the rest of Spain. I don't think anyone would understand this unless they are from these regions. I won't even fault a Madrid player making such comments about Barcelona...though I do have a slight incline towards the Catalans in this conflict. Especially given how Spain government has handled the secession.
Nuel_Moo
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Ahhhh..... Alba that was too harsh. they are passing through difficult time... Remember what goes around comes around......
satbnopt
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I would say he is a bit lack of sportsmanship..every team becomes enemies inside the field for more or less 90 minutes but off the field or any other matter someone should control such hate expressing .. Off the field being being human.