Pepe:
"Despite the difficulties adjusting, we are first in La Liga and our Champions League group. Everyone who criticized us must keep in mind that we will be four points ahead of Barcelona if we win. And that's not by playing at our best level."

"I am no easily scared. Neither are my teamates. This Real Madrid squad is spectacular. Florentino did a great job and now it's time to return the confidence that was placed in us when the season began."

"Barcelona have been playing the same style of football for many years, and we beat them 0-1 during one of those seasons, for example. We are searching for a new identity and we must understand one another."

"Barcelona are very attack oriented and they move the ball fast but with very few touches. We won't just slow them down. We will also surprise them. I think we have more reasons to catch them off guard them this because of who we have in attack. Madrid is a great team and will not only play to defend."

"Cristiano is a player who tips the balance in his favor and doesn't just give us solutions in attack. Whether we are dominating the match or not, the opponent will be worried about him and wary of his movements. Alves uses the whole wing for Barcelona, so he will think twice before doing so if Cristiano is on the pitch. It could be deadly for his team."

Sergio Ramos:
"We want fans to enjoy the match. We are worried about our ups and downs. We must try harder and pressure all at once, like we did against Milan."

"It may come back to bite us if we join our lines and go for the match on the last third of the pitch. If we score, they will fall apart. We came out full throttle last year in the Bernabeu, created chances and scored a goal. We then fell back and then began to touch the ball and score a lot. That cannot happen again. We must pressure up front."
 

"Xavi and Iniesta manage the team. If they aren't performing well, Barcelona don't play the same. We have to try to get behind them."

"Cristiano Ronaldo has one more gear than most of us and he can easily decide the outcome of a match. We are happy he is back."

Gonzalo Higuain:
"I am in good spirits. We don't know who will start, but I will certainly try my best if I am among them. If not, I will help by supporting the team from the sideline."

"This is one of the most even Clasico's in recent times. We are a point ahead of them, both teams are in good shape and both have great players. We hope fans enjoy a great Clasico."

"The other 23 squad members are just as important as Cristiano. We managed to win without him, proving that we are a good team that doesn't depend on one person."

"It will be a huge confidence booster for whoever wins, but it will not determine whether or not we can win La Liga."

"We have a team capable of winning. They are the defending champions, but Real Madrid has a team that can win this match."