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La Liga | Gameweek 11
Oct 28, 2023 at 3.15pm UK
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Ilkay Gundogan: 'Barcelona players should have been angrier after El Clasico'

Gundogan: 'Barca players should have been angrier after El Clasico'
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Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan criticises his teammates for not showing "more frustration and anger" following their defeat in El Clasico.

Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has criticised his teammates for not showing "more frustration and anger" following their defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday.

Gundogan sent Xavi's side ahead in the early stages of the La Liga contest, but Jude Bellingham scored twice in the second half to win it for Los Blancos.

The defeat was Barcelona's first of the season, but they have now dropped points in four of their 11 La Liga matches and sit four points behind division leaders Real Madrid in the table.

Gundogan has said that "there was disappointment" in the dressing room after the loss to Carlo Ancelotti's side, but the Germany international claimed that "there should be stronger feelings".

"I don't want to say anything wrong, but I was in the dressing room and there was disappointment, but to be honest, I would've liked to see more frustration and anger," Gundogan told La Liga TV.

Barcelona players celebrate after Ilkay Gundogan scores against Real Madrid on October 28, 2023© Reuters

"There should be stronger feelings. I did not come here to lose these types of matches. There is also a responsibility from myself to not allow the squad to let things happen. We need resistance."

When asked about the strength of Barcelona's performance, Gundogan said that the display is irrelevant if they are unable to secure a positive result.

"It's worthless to play well if you don't win," he added.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Gundogan's comments were appreciated by Barcelona's coaching staff, with the club agreeing with the sentiment behind his reaction.

New FC Barcelona player Ilkay Gundogan poses for a picture during the presentation on July 17, 2023© Reuters

The 33-year-old left Manchester City over the summer following the expiration of his contract with the treble winners, ultimately penning a two-year deal at Camp Nou with the option of a third.

Gundogan has been a vital player for Barcelona during the 2023-24 campaign, making 14 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and registering four assists in the process.

Barcelona boss Xavi admitted that his side "were not effective" in El Clasico, having failed to make the most of their strong performance in the first half of action.

The Catalan outfit will have the chance to bounce back from the disappointing result when they head to Real Sociedad in La Liga next weekend.

The La Liga champions will then take on Shakhtar Donetsk and Alaves before there is another break in the campaign for the November internationals.

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1Barcelona11100137102730
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Villarreal116322019121
4Atletico MadridAtletico11551167920
5Athletic Bilbao115331711618
6Real BetisBetis11533119218
7Mallorca11533108218
8Osasuna115331616018
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Sevilla114341215-315
11Celta Vigo114161720-313
12Real Sociedad11335810-212
13GironaGirona113351114-312
14Leganes11254912-311
15Getafe1117389-110
16AlavesAlaves113171319-610
17Espanyol113171019-910
18Las PalmasLas Palmas112361319-69
19Real ValladolidValladolid11227923-148
20Valencia11146817-97


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