Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has shared his thoughts on the Catalan club's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the 12th round of La Liga.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing Marca, the Spanish international admitted that Barcelona struggled in the opening 45 minutes but managed to turn the match around after making tactical adjustments during the break.
"In the first half, we were somewhat disorganized, while our opponents played an excellent half. We made adjustments at halftime, produced a strong second-half performance and secured the victory," Cubarsi said.
"Atletico put us under pressure, but after the break, our positioning improved. They became less comfortable, and we started playing with greater confidence in attack."
Asked whether the encounter represented an important test of Barcelona's title ambitions, the young defender emphasized that the team was already aware of its potential.
"We already know what we are capable of. Matches like these early in the season help us assess where the team stands, but you don't win trophies or league titles in games like this. However, such victories certainly help build positive momentum," he explained.
The victory strengthened Barcelona's position at the top of La Liga after 12 rounds. The Catalan giants lead the standings with 33 points, while Atletico Madrid sit third with 28 points.
The result also provided an important psychological boost for Barcelona as they continue their pursuit of the Spanish league title.
