Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola revealed that he is pleased with the performance of his team's players in the 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza in the La Liga on Saturday few days after the exhausting Champions League showdown against AC Milan. “We knew that this was going to be a complicated match. It was extremely difficult and complicated,” Guardiola told Zaragoza game post press conference. The 41-year-old tactician blamed the pitch condition, claiming it was harmful on Barcelona players but they did their best in the game and closed the gap with their arch-rivals Real Madrid. “This isn't basketball or handball, where the court is always the same and the ball bounces no matter what. We depend on the condition of the pitch,” “We knew how difficult this game was going to be. This past month Zaragoza have shown that they have a lot of intensity and fortitude. It was extremely difficult and complicated. I'm very proud of our victory,” Guardiola said. The world manager of the Year 2011 Guardiola backed his team forward Pedro Rodriguez, who found the back of the net in Zaragoza win after three months without scoring. “Pedro has had a difficult year because of his injuries, but for the past month he's been gaining form. We're very pleased with Pedro because he never gives up. This (goal) will encourage him.” Coach concluded the press conference. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter: @AO Sports)
