Article
04 May 2008
Realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Ramón Calderón was tremendously happy when the fixture with Osasuna was over. He praised the team's excellent performance and pointed out this is the second consecutive league title the club wins.
"We were one man down and our players never stopped proving their courage, drive and winning character. It was lovely to witness their reaction. I am very proud of them and I'm sure our fans are too."
"You can never think this team is out of a game because it is capable of achieving impossible things. Today's was an heroic victory and we should be happy for that. We must now celebrate this title, especially because it is the first time in 18 years we win two consecutive leagues. We will depart for Madrid as soon as possible and once we arrive we will go straight to Cibeles. The proper celebrations will take place when we are officially given the title."
"I am immensely happy. We've won the title with three games left for the championship to end. This has been thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of these 25 men, who give their all on the pitch."
"The team showcased drive and a will to win. Our fans should be satisfied with the team's image. We don't want to talk about possible signings now, only about success and happiness. The guard of honour Barcelona will give us is just a mere anecdote, nothing more. They are sportsmen, like us."
"I will congratulate Schuster for this title. I had faith in him; I always knew he would lead the team to success. He will continue to helm this project. This team must now aspire to win it all."
"We had to be champions as soon as possible. They fought very hard and we must all be happy with them. They will surely win much more. They've put me in the shower. The dressing room hosts a party filled with champagne."
"This isn't luck. Our players made a great effort. We should be proud of our 25 heroes. They fought to the end. Higuaín always does somehting great in the final minutes and he is extremely happy despite his head wound."