Marquez: "The most important thing is to win"

Dec. 11, 2008 - PRLog -- Rafa Márquez, Barcelona's Mexican defender, said he was sympathetic with the Barcelona fans today who are "thirsty for revenge" with a view for the Clasico next Saturday to avenge the defeat of last season, when Real Madrid overtook Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu (4-1).

Although he admitted that he does not like "remember that game," which began with the guard of honor, and eventually lead to the end of the Frank Rijkaard's era, Márquez said he understood the desire for revenge of the fans ,"Guardiola is aware of what happened and I do not think it necessary for everyone to give us motivation. I think that is already very much on everyone's mind and now we have another chance to do our work with humility, and leave satisfied," he added.

Even though Barça are favorites, Márquez insisted that the important thing "is not a goal galore, but to win" and that the atmosphere and all the praise surrounding the team "has not harmed us in anyway." The match against Real Madrid will see Márquez make his 200th appearance for FC Barcelona, but he said that the arrival of Juande Ramos could "give another breath to the white team, but not an extra motivation" because a game of this type is already enough motivation in itself."

With Juande Ramos as new coach of Madrid, the Barcelona defender said that he does´nt know "what strategy Madrid will use, or what tactics will continue," He also stressed "Inside the stadium all the players will try their best to win the match." Speaking on a possible 12 points gap between the two teamshe welcomed the fact and said "it will be an excellent advantage and a good mattress for us."

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