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Real Madrid players still worried over La Liga title We haven't won La Liga title yet, say Real Madrid players, nervously guarding their seven-point lead and asking for fans' support in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich
After beating Barcelona and taking a seven-point lead, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo expressed worries over the remaining games in the Spanish La Liga. The title champion is yet to be determined, the team echoes. "Four games remain. The seven-point lead leaves us in a comfortable position, but we have to realise the other games are also important. We're in good form, happy and driven. We know the responsibility that comes with our next games," Ronaldo was quoted as saying on the club's official site after the 2-1 victory over Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brilliant win in a 2-1 victory at Barcelona on Saturday that stretched their lead over their bitter rivals to seven points with four games left. "My goal was important because it gave us three points, but the victory is what really matters. I've scored in my last three games at this stadium, but what matters is the team and it gave an exhibition [spectacular] performance tonight. I wish to congratulate my teammates because they gave a very good performance. They deserve this," he added. Real Madrid are set to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League on Wednesday as the former finished with a 2-1 win for the German side. "We're very happy about winning at Camp Nou and breaking a record. We're having a spectacular season and we must keep it up on Wednesday in the Champions League," Ronaldo said. "Bayern Munich have a great squad, but we'll face them at our stadium with our crowd. This victory makes us confident and we're excited about getting a good result on Wednesday." "I wish [that the] team and fans reach the final together. I expect the fans to be with us from start to finish on Wednesday. We need Bernabeu to be the first player on the pitch. We are all looking forward to winning on Wednesday." Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka believes that three points from Barcelona at Camp Nou strokes his team's confidence, but there are still points at stake. "These three points are important for us in the championship and they make us confident. Scoring against Barcelona hadn't been enough in previous matches and they opened up their game looking for a winner after they netted the equaliser. The coach mentioned they would do this during half-time and we capitalised on it," Karanka said. Barcelona had defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in the first leg of La Liga Championship. "We knew what we did well and wrong in the Clásico of the first leg. We learned from that and we must now look to our next Champions League match." "The squad is happy because the match and the three points at stake were important. We have to think about our clash with Bayern in the Champions League." "Every match is different and important. Nobody believed we would defeat Barcelona. We know the Bernabeu will be packed on Wednesday and we have to focus on turning the aggregate score around." Confident in his players, assistant coach Karanka touts Ronaldo as the best player in the world: "Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player and must continue performing like this. We are accustomed to seeing him give great performances. He scored the goal that gave us the Copa del Rey title last year. He is the best player in the world." The Meringues' goalkeeper Iker Casillas asks his teammates to respect their opponents in the remaining games of La Liga as they still have four games left and need six points to win mathematically. "We've taken a gigantic step in La Liga by defeating Barcelona. There are still points in play and we must show respect for our opponents, but winning here is taking an important step in the championship" Casillas said. "We behaved like a true team. Cristiano did an excellent job, but all of us played well from start to finish. It was a very important match and we earned a difficult victory. "I would be lying if I told you we celebrated the victory like any other, but we're calm because we haven't won the title yet," Casillas added. Real Madrid are in the driving seat of the Spanish La Liga teams table with 88 points, seven ahead of their foes and arch-rivals Barcelona. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter:@AO Sports) http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/39869.aspx
