I am sorry, says Raul

Updated on: 12 March,2009 09:02 AM IST |
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Real Madrid skipper apologises to fans after a humiliating 0-4 rout by Liverpool

Real Madrid skipper apologises to fans after a humiliating 0-4 rout by Liverpool

Real Madrid captain Raul Gonzalez apologised to his side's fans following Tuesday night's Champions League exit at the hands of Liverpool, describing the 0-4 Anfield mauling as his "most painful" defeat.

Raul was little more than a helpless bystander as Liverpool swept aside nine-time winners Madrid in comprehensive fashion thanks to two goals from captain Steven Gerrard, another from former Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres and a late fourth from substitute Andrea Dossena.

Demolished
That four-goal demolition completed a 5-0 aggregate victory for Rafael Benitez's men and meant Madrid failed to get beyond the last 16 stage for the fifth successive year.

"They (Liverpool) were better in every respect. Once again we are out of the Champions League," said Raul, who has won three Champions League crowns and played well over 100 matches in the competition.

"We had high hopes for the match, but all that remains is to congratulate Liverpool because they've shown themselves to be a better team. There are no excuses.

"I want to thank the fans for supporting us and apologise to them. The defeat is my most painful in the Champions League, a 4-0 loss hurts."

With Madrid now out of both the Champions League and Copa del Rey, the only piece of silverware still available for Juande Ramos' men is the Primera Liga.

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