LaLiga: Bellingham’s late goal gives Real Madrid ‘Clasico’ win to leave title in their grasp
The win leaves Real Madrid 11 points clear of Barcelona with just six games.
As Real Madrid are all set to take on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League tie at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, on Wednesday, star forward Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that his team need to be at their best to beat the visitors and said this tie is one that could define the whole season.
Ronaldo, who was recently handed the Goal 50 Award which ranks him as the best footballer in the 2016/17 season, said, “This tie between Real Madrid and PSG is one that could define the whole season. We’re going to come up against a great team with excellent players, whom we respect a lot. But we’ve already shown that we have a very strong, united and experienced group in this competition.”
“I always look to be at my best level and sometimes things don’t go as we’d like, but experience has taught me that we must continue working hard to achieve our goals,” he was quoted by www.realmadrid.com.
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Meanwhile, centre-back Raphaël Varane, while speaking to UEFA, said, “It will be a frenzied clash between two huge teams, the little details can prove decisive. We will have to play exceptionally well if we want to progress. We play at home first and will need the support of our fans. We will give our all because they are so proud of our football.”
“They have some impressive players and I’m sure we’ll see two thrilling games. We have enough experience to know that the little details can prove decisive,” he said, adding, “They are a very strong team. Football is a team sport and, for me at least, PSG have a really united front. Like us, they have players capable of making a difference at key moments in the game. We must defend all together, we always d that. We will have to keep our focus at all times. Together we can stop PSG.”
Meanwhile, Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos had called on the fans for the game against Paris Saint Germain vía his social media accounts.
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