Real Zaragoza boss Manolo Jimenez praised his players despite their 3-1 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou.
A first half strike from Paco Montanes was not enough for the Manos as a Lionel Messi brace and a solitary strike from Alex Song gave the Blaugrana all three points.
But the 48-year-old Coach complimented his players after the final whistle, as well as commending the home side.
“We played a great game,” he told reporters. “But unfortunately we played against an even better opponent.
“Praise has to go to Lionel Messi – he decided the game. He's a very smart footballer both on and off the ball.
“When he has the ball, he's like an alien.”
