|
|
Gabriel Milito Still Confident That Barcelona Will Win La Liga
Milito reminds the pundits that Barca are even on points with Real Madrid and the Liga race is far from over.
Mar 8, 2010 12:30:00 PM
By Cyrus C. Malek
Despite losing their lead in La Liga this past weekend after drawing against Almeria and seeing Madrid beat Sevilla, Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito has stated his team's belief that they will eventually be crowned league champions.
"We continue to believe that it is possible for us to win La Liga and it is normal that they [Real Madrid] would also believe it," he said, according to Sport. The race will be very close until the end, but we believe the title will be ours and we continue with that mentality."
Milito insisted that even with Barca's recent results, the team continues to be a "great squad" and that the fans should remain calm about the future of the Blaugrana season.
"The people know the potential this team has. We are entering into a decisive phase of the season and we continue trying to earn full points. Losing the Liga lead doesn't worry us too much right now. Matches are not won easily. Perhaps we were accustomed to something else, but the reality is that they are not easy and our rivals know us better."
Milito also showed his support for coach Pep Guardiola who is "the same as always" after his expulsion in the Almeria match and that both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry would return to good form.
"We are very confident in ourselves, both in the group and in each individual. Every streak ends, whether it be good or bad."
Questioned about the controversial refereeing that has become a talking point this season in the media, Milito was short and to the point.
"We need to end this talk sooner rather than later, for the good of everyone involved. We do not need to put pressure on the referees and we should instead be talking about the good work done by Barca and Real Madrid. It means nothing to speak of these things. I believe there are more important things for everyone. It would be good to speak about football," he concluded.
Become a fan of Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page for all the latest news and insight into everything the related to the beautiful game
"We continue to believe that it is possible for us to win La Liga and it is normal that they [Real Madrid] would also believe it," he said, according to Sport. The race will be very close until the end, but we believe the title will be ours and we continue with that mentality."
Milito insisted that even with Barca's recent results, the team continues to be a "great squad" and that the fans should remain calm about the future of the Blaugrana season.
"The people know the potential this team has. We are entering into a decisive phase of the season and we continue trying to earn full points. Losing the Liga lead doesn't worry us too much right now. Matches are not won easily. Perhaps we were accustomed to something else, but the reality is that they are not easy and our rivals know us better."
Milito also showed his support for coach Pep Guardiola who is "the same as always" after his expulsion in the Almeria match and that both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry would return to good form.
"We are very confident in ourselves, both in the group and in each individual. Every streak ends, whether it be good or bad."
Questioned about the controversial refereeing that has become a talking point this season in the media, Milito was short and to the point.
"We need to end this talk sooner rather than later, for the good of everyone involved. We do not need to put pressure on the referees and we should instead be talking about the good work done by Barca and Real Madrid. It means nothing to speak of these things. I believe there are more important things for everyone. It would be good to speak about football," he concluded.
Become a fan of Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page for all the latest news and insight into everything the related to the beautiful game
Inside Goal.Com
-
RIGG: Anelka struggling against the current in Shanghai
Nicolas Anelka went against the grain when he moved to Shanghai. Now he's finding that coaching and gelling tactically is like swimming against the tide.
-
ROGERS: Bradley should command a bidding war among Serie A teams
Chievo is currently shopping the American midfielder and several Italian clubs have shown interest.
-
ISOLA: Neymar-led Brazil should be considered the 2014 WC favorite
Neymar was brilliant as Brazil easily handled the United States with early World Cup preparations officially underway.
-
LATHAM: Mexico using summer friendlies to build depth
With World Cup qualifying to begin in June, Mexico is using three U.S.-hosted friendlies to build squad depth.
-
McCARTHY: Harrisburg springs its wildest Open Cup upset to date
The City Islanders fought back from three goals down with nine minutes to play and won the game on penalty kicks in a stunning game on a wild night for the U.S. Open Cup.