MADRID - Can not deny a duel in El Clasico that brings two rulers La Liga club Barcelona with Real Madrid is a very important fight. But whether the results of both meetings at the weekend could be a direct measure of determining champions this season?
"No" word of mouth will terluncur from Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso to answer. Although Los blancos tomorrow can overcome Barca, he thinks the conversation about the title is still too early.
Alonso El Clasico interpret as a prestigious battle between the two strongest teams in Spain in which the winner will get extra points.
"It is an important thing, but still not decisive. Additional three points will make us stronger, but still a lot we had to fight through," said Xabier.
"This is a fight with an international scope. Getting points from Barcelona is an advantage, but the current holder of the standings do not mean anything. We must be able to survive and always stay on top," he went again.
The former Real Sociedad player and Liverpool had been looking at the game claimed the duo Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta. He saw both the potential power line Barca, so Alonso will try to stop their speed by stealing the ball more often.
"They are equally impressive, they are the best midfielders in the world. We should be able to stop it in a way to steal the ball and make them try harder to pursue," as quoted closing Xabi Sky Sports, Saturday (28/11/2009).
