Just a few days after beating Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid are gearing up for yet another important encounter as they take on Barcelona at home this evening.
This is a crucial game in the context of the title race, knowing a win for Real Madrid will help them effectively kill the title race.
However, after the wear and tear from midweek, there is visible fatigue in the Real Madrid setup, though Diario AS claims that no one in the dressing room is preparing any excuses and there is a newfound conviction to ‘kill Barcelona’.
Real Madrid ready ‘one more effort’
The report suggests Real Madrid players are preparing ‘one more effort’ ahead of the Barcelona game, despite all the fatigue creeping in.
The players had to run for 120 minutes in midweek, which was followed by a mentally taxing penalty shootout. But that hasn’t impacted the conviction of Real Madrid players to defeat Barcelona tonight.
Real Madrid players are aware that even a draw could go a long way in killing Barcelona’s title hopes. But it appears are looking to ‘devour’ Barcelona and kill any hopes of pushing for a late title challenge. They want to win the game and seize all the three points at hand.
Physios hard at work
If Real Madrid are to stage another strong fight this evening, the players must overcome the fatigue incurred this midweek.
That is why the Real Madrid physios are working ’round the clock. The players are taking countless ice baths while physiotherapy machines are working overnight.
It appears Real Madrid players are pushing the boundaries in order to get back to optimal fitness levels before they take on Barcelona tonight.
