FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Last Five match Sometimes I say to myself how lucky we are to have Messi, Luis Enrique said afterwards. Its not just about what he creates, its also a great stimulus for his team-mates to have him and especially in such great form. Messi missed chances on Saturday, but was involved in all of Barcas best play. And next Saturday, he will be able to link up with Luis Suarez as the Uruguayan is available again following his bite ban. Top of La Liga with 22 points from 24, no goals conceded at all so far, Suarez to come in and with Messi chasing a record, Barca appear in superb shape for the Clasico. Well go to the Bernabeu to win the match, like we have always done, especially over the last few years, Luis Enrique explained. But Madrid look just as good ahead of the latest edition of Spains most famous fixture, having hit five goals without reply at one of La Ligas notoriously difficult away venues and amassed 25 goals in their last five Primera Division matches. Cristiano Ronaldo took his Liga tally for the season to 15 with a penalty and a superb solo strike. The Portuguese is on the finest form of his career in front of goal and averages over two per game so far in La Liga this term. To do more than what he does is impossible, coach Carlo Ancelotti said after the game. We want him to stay in this form and we are going to help him do that. Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos were all out and are doubtful for the midweek Champions league clash against Liverpool, but Isco impressed in Valencia with an assist for Ronaldos second and a lovely goal as well, while James Rodriguez also shone with a great goal and an assist and Javier Hernandez won a penalty and scored with a header from close range. You dont score goals like that without sacrifice and concentration, Ancelotti added. Were in good physical and mental shape for the Clasico. Indeed they are, and with the two teams in such fantastic form ahead of next weekends clash, it already promises to be quite an occasion.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 05:49:35 +0000