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Girona coach Michel accepts Copa defeat: It shows this team can be beaten

Girona coach Michel says they won't dwell on their Copa del Rey quarterfinal defeat at Real Mallorca.

Mallorca were comfortable on the night, winning 3-2 in the end despite the dismissal of Antonio Raillo.

Michel said: "We have not been able to break the defensive line in driving and they have hurt us in transition. I have looked having three midfielders along with Miguel, four and on the back of Miguel and Blind they have hurt us and it is my responsibility.

"It represents that we are a team that can lose, we had not lost for four months and that means that the work is very good. They have tried until the end, unlike Madrid, this defeat does not allow you to stay alive in the competition. You have to get up.

"The expulsion helped us to have control but Mallorca defended well and are justly deserving of playing in the semi-finals."

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