Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman nonetheless believes his aspect can win the title regardless of failing to beat La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid on Saturday however mentioned his workforce should not endure any extra slip ups in its remaining three video games.
The 0-0 draw at house to Atleti left Barca third within the standings, two factors behind Diego Simeone’s aspect and stage with second-placed Real Madrid, who snatched a 2-2 draw in opposition to customer Sevilla on Sunday.
Barca can go provisionally high La Liga by profitable its subsequent sport at Levante on Tuesday however Atletico and Real must drop factors of their remaining fixtures if the Catalans are to get their arms on the trophy.
“We’re going to fight until the last moment to win La Liga. It’s no longer in our hands but we can’t commit any more errors,” Koeman instructed a information convention on Monday.
The Dutchman additionally mentioned his aspect was jaded after an unforgiving season and congested fixture schedule as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
He additionally felt the shortage of supporters was guilty for Barcelona’s lowest factors complete in house matches because the 2002/03 season.
“We are at our limits but so is every team, especially those who have played in Europe or got to finals. There’s been so many games and in the end they take their toll on you,” he mentioned.
Barca reached the Champions League final 16 this season earlier than going out to Paris St-Germain. It additionally performed within the Copa del Rey ultimate, beating Athletic Bilbao.
“Playing without fans also has an impact, that’s why team has dropped so many points at home. It’s not normal to play so many games. In the end, the team that is strongest physically and mentally will win the title.”
Koeman additionally mentioned he didn’t see all of Real’s match with Sevilla as he doesn’t get pleasure from watching Barca’s title rivals play.
He mentioned Real’s complaints about Eder Militao’s handball was nothing to do with him however expressed his sympathy over the shortage of readability on handball choices.
“I watched the first 20 minutes of Real Madrid and then AC Milan against Juventus because watching the (Real) game made me nervous. I prefer to watch a different game and find out the result when it’s over,” he mentioned.
“If Madrid think that it was treated unfairly then that’s its problem. All I will say is, as a coach, we’ve reached the point where we no longer know when a handball is a handball.”