Friday, March 25, 2011

Casillas: Madrid season nine out of ten

Madrid season nine out of ten



Casillas: Madrid season nine out of ten



Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas feels the club's season would be perfect only if they won at least one title.
Real are still alive in three competitions - the Copa del Rey, Champions League as well as La Liga.
April will define the team's season and the Spanish international feels a trophy is essential for 2010/11 to be a success.
"At the moment I would say Real Madrid's season is nine out of ten, to get to ten out of ten we will have to win a title."
Real will play Tottenham in the Champions League last-eight clash and Casillas is not taking things lightly against the debutants.
"I don't trust Tottenham. They knocked out Milan and so we have respect for them," he cautioned.
However, the keeper gave full marks to coach Jose Mourinho, saying: "As for Mourinho, he is worth a 'ten'. The results speak for themselves."
Casillas' sentiments were echoed by teammate Esteban Granero, who told the Spanish press: "We are convinced that Mourinho will stay and we all want that.
"We want our coach to stay and he's happy here. I'm sure he'll remain with the team for a long time as the coming years promise to be successful ones."
Speaking about the vital month of April, the midfielder said:"The calendar reads that we will play two Clasicos in less than a week [in the Copa del Rey final and La Liga] and it's our duty to do our best to win the games.
"They will be decisive matches in regards to the outcome of two important competitions. It could prove to be an important time to turn things around. It is nevertheless too soon to talk about that because we have some crucial matches before we meet Barcelona."
Real will host Barca at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga before playing them again in the Copa final on April 20.