“I feel that I failed” – Valverde reflect on Copa del Rey loss

Following Real Madrid Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona, self-reflect has been the focus of Los Blancos players.

Uruguayan midfielder, Federico Valverde, whose performance could not make a difference at the final, took to Instagram, issuing an apology to the club’s supporters.

“It happened again. And it will surely happen many more times, because it is the path we are building and it is normal for one to fall after so many kilometres.

“It saddens me, it makes me angry, helpless. I feel that I failed them. It’s been a complicated year, physically and mentally very hard, but one day I was clear; ‘until my legs don’t give me anymore’.

“This club deserves nothing less. We will return, we will continue and I will be there leaving everything for the respect that Real Madrid, its people and everything that comes with playing in the most winning team in history.”

Valverde and Real Madrid have lost two finals to their bitter rivals; the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

Los Blancos also lost their league first encounter with the Catalans, making it three loss in a row.

With the Copa gone, as well as the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid’s only chance of claiming silverware lies in the league.

The defending champions trail behind Barca by four goal with five matches remaining, and another El Clasico clash.

They are likely to overhaul Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, should they revenge with the Clasico win, and hope Barca slips.

Meanwhile, with the Catalans still in the Champions League, Valverde’s Madrid could have a window of opportunity for the title race.