Los Merengues captain, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815, expects Real Madrid to go one step further in the year 2012. The Spanish giants broke their trophy hoodoo which saw them lift the Copa del Rey.
The Real Madrid captain interacted with Madrid fans in a video broadcast on the club's official website. He was joined by President-elect Florentino Perez, manager Jose Mourinho and his three vice-captains at Santiago Bernabeu: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 and
Gonzalo Higuain.
Casillas hoped to achieve greater success this year compared to last year, when they only managed to win the Copa del Rey. It was Real’s first in three years, and Casillas wants them to improve on their feats as Los Blancos are one of the biggest clubs with
a sparkling history in world football.
Los Blancos have been tied to play Malaga CF in Copa del Rey Round of 16. The Andalusian team is headed by former Real Madrid manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini, a man held in high regard by the Spanish captain.
Casillas praised his Copa del Rey opponents, stating that they are a tough opponent to beat.
The Spanish captain pointed out the importance of tie to be played at Santiago Bernabeu, stating that Real will have to make the most of the home fixture.
"Rival complicated in the second round of Copa del Rey. The Malaga is a good team and if we want to move the tie, we will make a great match at the Bernabeu," he said.
Los Blancos will lock horns with the Andalusian team on January 4th, with the return leg to be played at La Rosaleda on 11th of the same month.
Real will go into the match after posting a great result in their La Liga fixture. The Capital-based club coasted past their rivals with a 0-4 thrashing in the away tie.
However, Casillas downplayed their prior achievements in Primera Division. He commented that it was an unfair result for Malaga after they have exhibited a beautiful brand of attacking football.
"In La Liga, it was a result not consistent with the merit displayed by the Andalusian team in the field of play," he added.
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