The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 captain claims Barcelona are still in the race for La Liga title and stated that La Blaugrana are waiting for Real Madrid to slip-up.
In order to retain their title of ‘Spanish Champions’ for the fourth consecutive time, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 find themselves trailing Real Madrid by 7 points in La Liga points table, with 17 matches still to be played.
However, Mascherano believes they are still in the running for the title despite the great margin between the two arch rivals. The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 midfielder stated that they will not give up until the very end and hopes Real Madrid drop points.
He reflected that Barcelona have a stiff task on their hands and cannot afford to fail in their upcoming league games to continue their title aspirations.
"It is obvious that this is a big difference [between the two clubs], but we will fight until the end".
"A draw for Madrid will put us back in the race if we win our matches.
"What we have to do is win our matches and wait for a slip-up from Madrid, although this will not be easy because they have a great team.
"But we have to keep in mind that the most important thing is what we do," the Argentine told reporters at a press conference.
In a situation where Barcelona concede the title to Real Madrid, the tenacious midfielder reflected that there will be no bad blood between the two teams. He added that the Catalan club will be happy to congratulate Los Blancos at the end of a terrific season
and will not hold any grudges against them.
"If Madrid win all of their matches, we will obviously applaud and congratulate them for their great campaign,
"They will have deserved to win if that happens." He concluded.
The Catalan club won their latest league match against Real Sociedad over the weekend and will return their focus to the Copa del Rey as they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 in the return leg at the Camp Nou after drawing 1-1 in the first leg at the Mestalla.
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