| Xavi: Madrid's players 'bad losers,' 'animals' Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has labeled Real Madrid's players bad losers and animals after his club won their latest ill-tempered matchup. Barcelona eliminated cup holder Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with Wednesday's 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou. El Mundo newspaper's website released Barca TV footage on Friday of Xavi caught off camera speaking about the game.-Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:04:28 -0800 | Out of Copa, Madrid turns to league title chase Eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Barcelona, Real Madrid will now turn its focus to breaking its rival's three-year reign at the top of the Spanish league, beginning with a home game against last-place Zaragoza on Saturday. A win over struggling Zaragoza could increase Madrid's lead to eight points over second-place Barcelona, which plays at Villarreal later in the day.-Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:01:24 -0800 |
