Sergio Busquets has message for Barcelona detractors after losing unbeaten record

David Cooper - Writer 12:31 14/05/2018
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  • Sergio Busquets insists Barcelona have been “unreal” this season despite losing their unbeaten record in spectacular fashion.

    Ernesto Valverde has guided his side to a domestic double with La Liga recaptured and a fourth straight Copa del Rey triumph.

    However, the Blaugrana were two games away from the Spanish top flight’s first unbeaten campaign only to fall at the penultimate hurdle in a 5-4 defeat at Levante.

    The season has also been overshadowed by the Champions League quarter-final exit to Roma but Busquets is adamant it’s been a successful year.

    “It’s obvious that we wanted to finish this season unbeaten but everything that we’ve done up until now was of merit,” the Spanish midfielder said post-match.

    “It’s a shame that we’ve lost. They caught us on the counter attack and were quick. We made little lapses of concentration and it’s really difficult when you have to overturn a lead like 5-1.

    “We were pushing, we were working, we used lots of energy. We had chances to draw but it wasn’t our night, it wasn’t to be. When you chuck away five goals it’s hard to haul it back.

    “Our performances have been absolutely unreal all season. We should be proud of it and we’re still proud of it.

    “We’ve got one more game. We’ll celebrate the title at Camp Nou with our fans.”

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