Barcelona are ‘still fighting’ to win league, says Koeman
By AFP
17 May 2021 |
3:24 pm
"It's important to have faith, keep going, try to win all the games we have left," says Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, while admitting that "the chances of winning the league are slim". Barca could be out of the running, regardless of what they do at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday, if Atletico and Real Madrid both win their next matches.
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