Friday, December 28, 2007

Rijkaard : Title not decided yet

PictureBarcelona coach Frank Rijkaard insists there is still all to play for even though his side will start 2008 seven points adrift of leaders Real Madrid following Sunday's home defeat at the Nou Camp.
Barca suffered a league defeat in front of their own fans for the first time since February 2006 after going down to a first-half Julio Baptista goal in 'El Clasico'.
That has left the Catalan giants with a mountain to climb to haul reigning Spanish champions Real in after the Christmas break, but Rijkaard was keen to point out that nothing had been decided on Sunday's result
"It is a tough blow, because we worked hard for the win. But we have to digest the defeat and look ahead," he said.
"Now we have to continue working with pride and with hope. We have to believe in our chances.
"There are still a lot of matches remaining, and while it is true that Madrid have an important advantage, everything is still possible."

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