Just stating that us being eliminated is no bad thing given that we have a good chance of having our best league finish for many a year. In fact it would be our best season domestically for longtime if we finish 2nd and win the FA Cup.
A massive improvement on last season.
Besides I don't think we could fluke a win vs Real in a final. We would get pounded into submission.
The team is not good enough (at least for this season)