We Are Ready For The Battle Against Barcelona - Rubin Kazan Coach Kurban Berdyev

Rubin are eager to upset the Champions League holders once again...

Kurban Berdyev, coach of Rubin
Russian champions Rubin Kazan pulled off a shock 2-1 away win against Barcelona two weeks ago and head coach Kurban Berdyev has stated that his men are ready for yet another heroic battle on Wednesday.

"I don't think that the team has changed psychologically since the win at Barcelona. The players are mentally strong; they know their quality and the strength of our opponents very well," Berdyev was quoted as saying at a press conference.

"Our aim is to show what we can do and a little bit more besides. We are ready for a battle. The pace will be faster than in Barcelona. Why? It's simple: Josep's Guardiola side is improving with every match.

"Draws in the Spanish league will not disturb Barcelona on Wednesday. The cold weather also shouldn't be a problem for the visitors, players in top teams don't need time to adapt for playing in such conditions," he added.

Rubin Kazan and Barcelona have both collected four points from their initial three games.

Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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