Barça chief Bartomeu: With this ambition, I'm sure success will follow
The president felt Barcelona deserved to win at San Mames in the Copa
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was disappointed to see his side slip out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday but was hopeful for the rest of the season based on the team's showing at San Mames.
Iñaki Williams' stoppage-time winner earned Athletic Club a 1-0 win and sent them into the semifinals.
"We had clear chances and played well," Bartomeu said. "We created a lot and I want to congratulate the players for how they played. They showed ambition and motivation. Now we have La Liga and the Champions League, Playing like that, I am sure success will follow.
"They had one shot on goal at the end and won the game. We deserved to go through, but it wasn't possible. I reiterate that I liked the ambition shown by the team on the pitch because it's a tough place to come and the home fans are on top of you.
"We are out of the Copa but now it's time to focus on La Liga and the Champions League. We're going to fight as we have done in this game."
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