Espnayol manager Quique
Sanchez Flores has blasted Gerard Pique for his controversial goal
celebration during Barcelona's 1-1 draw.
The defender put his finger to his lips to try 'silence' the fans after he had scored a late equaliser.
Sanchez Flores insisted his club's supporters were above such actions and criticised Pique for the provocation.
Speaking
after the game, Sanchez Flores told reporters: 'Our fans are above this
sort of behaviour, and will respond in the right way.
'Pique will not be able to silence our fans, not our fans, this is not something we will concern ourselves with.
'We are happy with our performance, it was a good result and showed we can switch between formations and systems, plus our defensive line was very solid.
'It was tough for both team with poor conditions and a pitch that was cutting up, but I was pleased with our approach and attitude.
'The games with Barcelona do not define our season and we must keep working hard to improve and hope to gather more points in the weeks ahead.'
Barcelona
looked off their best in the match at RCDE Stadium on Sunday afternoon
with the pouring rain throwing the Catalan's usual seamless rhythm.
But the host's second-half goal focused the visitor's attention and Pique came up with the goods with less than ten minutes remaining.
The tension had clearly been building up inside the defender who let it all out after rescuing a point for his side.
Pique had been booed for much of the game and seemingly got much pleasure from provoking those who had provoked him throughout the match.
Failure to win the match meant Barcelona were unable to stretch their lead at the top of La Liga. However, they still sit top by nine points while Espnayol struggle in 15th.
Sanchez Flores insisted his club's supporters were above such actions and criticised Pique for the provocation.
'Pique will not be able to silence our fans, not our fans, this is not something we will concern ourselves with.
'We are happy with our performance, it was a good result and showed we can switch between formations and systems, plus our defensive line was very solid.
'It was tough for both team with poor conditions and a pitch that was cutting up, but I was pleased with our approach and attitude.
'The games with Barcelona do not define our season and we must keep working hard to improve and hope to gather more points in the weeks ahead.'
But the host's second-half goal focused the visitor's attention and Pique came up with the goods with less than ten minutes remaining.
The tension had clearly been building up inside the defender who let it all out after rescuing a point for his side.
Pique had been booed for much of the game and seemingly got much pleasure from provoking those who had provoked him throughout the match.
Failure to win the match meant Barcelona were unable to stretch their lead at the top of La Liga. However, they still sit top by nine points while Espnayol struggle in 15th.
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