Heinze: Sometimes People Don't Listen

Gabriel Heinze admitted that a lapse in concentration got the better of his side against Getafe at the Bernabeu, but praised the Azulones for their quick-thinking regardless...

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The Argentine stopper felt himself partially culpable for Getafe's goal, which came on the break as Madrid players continued to celebrate a disallowed strike at the other end.He may have tracked back to defence while others cheered, but he was still unhappy."That's football, and Getafe pulled off a wise gamble," noted the former Manchester United man.

"There was a point in their favour and they knew just how to take advantage of it. We didn't do well at that particular moment, and I never welcome goals that happen when I'm back. But it was good for them, they took advantage of it and showed that it was good for them. I was too far away and sometimes one doesn't listen. I saw that they wanted to strike soon. It was a fast play where they outnumbered us: a true counterattack. They pulled it off perfectly and there was nothing we could do."

The left-back looked ahead to upcoming games and plotted a recovery. "We know the things that need improvement, which is good," he began.

"We were very disappointed in the locker room not to pick up the three points, as was our goal. I'm happy with the effort as the team run, fought and played hard. But matches are settled in small details, which is why we lost. Barcelona? We'll see at the end of the season." (Source: Steve Michaels, Goal.com)

Spain - Primera Division

February 23
FT Valencia 1 - 1 Recreativo Huelva
FT Sevilla 5 - 0 Zaragoza
February 24
FT Athletic Bilbao 1 - 2 Villarreal
FT Deportivo La Coruna 2 - 0 Espanyol
FT Mallorca 1 - 1 Real Betis
FT Osasuna 3 - 1 Atletico Madrid
FT Racing Santander 1 - 0 Almeria
FT Real Murcia 0 - 1 Valladolid
FT Barcelona 5 - 1 Levante
FT Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe