The Spanish midfielder stated that Los Blancos will challenge for the European crown, and insisted that they will do everything in their capacity to make it possible.
Jose Mourinho’s men look to be in high spirits after demolishing Russian Premier League outfit, CSKA Moscow, at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Gonzalo Higuain and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 had a goal apiece to show for their efforts, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half double salvo, to give Madrid a comfortable 4-1 win.
The victory against the Russian side ensured Real Madrid’s progress to UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and a possible match-up with Barcelona in the upcoming knockout stages.
Reflecting on the situation, Spanish international, Xabi Alonso, stated Los Blancos’ desire to overwhelm their opponents for European glory.
In the case of Barcelona, he added that they will fight to the end, in order to ensure continental honours at the expense of their arch-rivals.
"The seven other teams that remain in the competition deserve to be here. The draw on Friday will be interesting, but the quarter-finals will be very exciting regardless of who our opponents are," http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 stated while talking to Real Madrid’s official website.
"There are no easy games left and if the draw determines we should face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, we will fight to the very end."
In the aftermath of their emphatic win, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 stated that Madrid were in control of the match from the start, but managed to calm their nerves in the fixture after taking a two-goal cushion.
"The match was open until we scored our second goal, but we felt more comfortable in the second half, especially after [http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-c9622] Ronaldo's strike."
The draws to determine the quarter-final and semi-final fixtures take place on Friday as the elite European club competition enters its final stretch with only eight teams remaining.
Despite their exhilarating display in midweek, which ensured continuity in UEFA Champions League, the Spanish giants can barely afford to relax with La Liga continuing in full furore.
The outfit from the Spanish capital lead Primera Division rankings with a healthy 10-point cushion and welcome http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini’s enterprising Malaga side to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, March 18th.
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