Barcelona Defender Eric Abidal: I'm Not Surprised Real Madrid Lost To Osasuna

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has claimed he isn't surprised that Real Madrid dropped points at Osasuna.
Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has claimed that he is not surprised Real Madrid lost to Osasuna on Sunday evening, extending the Blaugrana’s lead at the top of the table.

The Camp Nou giants now enjoy a seven-point lead over their closest rivals, and also hold a vastly superior goal difference as they look to secure their third successive league title.

Speaking to the media today, Abidal, who in negotiations over a new contract with the club, said of Los Blancos’ defeat: “Osasuna played very well, had chances and could have won by more. There is no surprise because against Real Madrid and Barcelona they are highly motivated, and give everything.

“What is important for us, however, is to keep working without worrying about what others are doing. There is seventeen games remaining, and Madrid’s slip at Pamplona should serve as an alert to us.”

The 31-year-old offered words of support to international colleague Karim Benzema, who has been the subject of criticism in respect of his recent form at the Santiago Bernabeu.

He added: “He is a player who has many qualities and is working hard. He is a major player for Real Madrid, and I think that he is very focused.”