Pique confident team can lift itself up from Juventus loss

A day after he sent out a taunting tweet during Real Madrid's quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich, Pique crashed out of the Champions League following a defeat to Juventus in Turin and a goalless second leg at Camp Nou.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck hat-trick as Real Madrid saw off 10-man Bayern Munich 4-2 after extra-time in their Champions League clash - but it was not without controversy. "On Sunday there's another big match, and we'll go there to compete and try and win", Pique was quoted as saying by ESPNFC.

"I wish them the best going forward because I think they can win the tournament this season".

Enrique said the trip to the Bernabeu offered the flawless opportunity for Barcelona to put behind their midweek disappointment in Europe.

"It will be as special as ever and it's a marvellous stimulus: a key game against the leader, a direct opponent".

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Now we can't say for sure whether the left-back's account was hacked or not but Souare's followers certainly had their opinions.

Midfielder Andres Iniesta blamed Barcelona's failure to break down Juventus on a lack of cutting edge in front of goal.

"Juventus are a great team, and were the better team over the tie". We played our game, and at the start created chances, but they built a mountain. It was a result that was very hard to turn around and it wasn't to be.

He also posted: "Thanks, fans".

For defenders they are remarkably prolific and it would not be odd if, despite all the attacking talent on show at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, one of them ended up settling the game. I have never seen Camp Nou react well to a defeat.