Real Madrid will host Barcelona on Sunday night in the second Clasico of the 2019/20 season at Santiago Bernabeu. And they need the three points in order to keep the race for the title alive, as Barca would be 5 points ahead if they beat Los Blancos.
Speaking in his interview, Madrid defender Sergio Ramos said playing in El Clasico is a special feeling and it is not jut any other game in Spain.
“It’s not just any other game. Despite there just being three points at stake, as there is in every game, El Clásico is a game unlike any other.” Ramos said.
“Beating Barcelona would bring us great joy. What’s more, it usually has a really positive impact on the group in terms of morale.
“Both teams know that and it’s something that we have to deal with as best we can to turn it into an incentive that drives you on to victory. Right from the start of the week, the whole experience is different.
“It brings a lot of media attention, but that’s also what makes this game so great, the La Liga, the players. The feeling you get is one that comes from inside, it’s really hard to explain.” Ramos added.
Madrid and Barcelona first El Clasico back in December ended scoreless for the first time in 17 years and both teams remain level op points a top of La Liga.
“I have the very same excitement as when I contested my first Clasico. I don’t play the game as if it were my last, I play it as if it were my first, with the utmost ambition and desire to secure victory.” Ramos said.
“The secret lies in hard work, dedication, not losing your ambition; that’s vital. Staying at the top is difficult, but I try to start afresh to continue to battle for more silverware, retain my excitement and the ambition to achieve new things. That’s one of the keys.” he added.
Madrid are looking to give tough competition to all the La Liga teams this season and have sent out the message that they are playing for keeps.
