Chus Mateo: “The Clásico is a special, top-level game"
“We have to be focused for the full 40 minutes and avoid making any mistakes," underlined the coach ahead of Barça-Real Madrid (Sunday, 6:30 pm CEST).
Chus Mateo spoke to Realmadrid TV on the eve of the Barça-Real Madrid matchday 28 clash in the league (Sunday, 6:30 pm CEST). The coach assessed the match: “The Clásico is a really tough game and it's special. It's always a top-level matchup and we want to compete at the Palau in order to hold onto top spot in the table. We have to be focused for the full 40 minutes, avoid making any mistakes, and make sure we defend and rebound well."
“Lots of the teams we're going to come up against are playing for their place in the league and that makes them twice as dangerous. This is the crucial stage of the season and we're heading into the most beautiful period. What we've achieved so far has an influence but it's in the past. Now we want to keep fighting and we have to be prepared for the playoffs."