Ahead of Malaga’s Copa del Rey clash with Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, the Spanish international was full of praise for the Capital based club who he thinks are a quality side.
The 27-year old stated is looking forward to the cup tie, commenting that his team will come out to play for a positive result. Cazorla acknowledged that they have a difficult task on their hands but they can win if they play to their full potential.
"We are looking forward to the match against Madrid and are convinced that we can get a positive result. We know that it will be difficult, but we have a chance if we are at our best," Cazorla told Spanish sports daily, Marca.
Regarding the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona in Spanish top flight football, the creative winger stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 take the cake as the best in Iberian Peninsula.
However, he added that Los Blancos are a tough team who play at the top level consistently.
"In my opinion, Real Madrid are the second best team in the world behind Barcelona. They show their class all the time. It will be a very tough away game, but we hope to get a good result ahead of the second leg."
The first leg of the knockout fixture is scheduled at Santiago Bernabeu on January 3, while the return leg would be played at La Rosaleda on 11th of the same month.
Following a hectic summer window, Malaga have put on an impressive set of results together. The Andalusian side are seventh in La Liga as Spanish football resumes following the Christmas break.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have shown a ruthless level of consistency in all competitions. Jose Mourinho’s men equalled Miguel Munoz’s long established run of 15 successive wins in all competitions before failing at the hands of Barcelona in El Clasico.
The Capital club start 2012 as La Liga leaders, having accumulated 40 points from their 16 domestic fixtures. They have a three-point advantage over second placed Barcelona.
Their performances on the continent have been sensational as well, winning all six of their UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
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