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Casillas: Real don't fear Barcelona

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas maintains his side is not scared of bitter rivals Barcelona.

Barcelona have dazzled football fans the world over with some champagne football over the past few weeks.

With the likes of David Villa, Xavi, Iniesta and Lionel Messi firing on all cylinders, the Catalans have coolly dismantled all-comers during their rise to the top of La Liga.

The most unexpected result was their 5-0 thrashing of Real in November's El Clasico. With Jose Mourinho in charge and a slew of big-names in their ranks, Real had been expected to mount a serious challenge at Camp Nou, but were taken apart by Barca's flowing football.

Despite that drubbing, Casillas remains upbeat about his side. Speaking to the Spanish media, he said:"The difference between Real Madrid and Barcelona is time.

"They have come together in the time in which they have been playing, and we need that time. However, it is impossible to tell that to the Bernabeu, because Madrid always has to be the order of the day, and be there.

"However I feel that we are progressing very well, quietly, and we have plenty of time to avenge our 5-0 defeat, which of course hurt us."

"I have no fear of Barcelona. The numbers are there, they are in first place and I respect them for that, but we will keep fighting. Real Madrid are an institution."

Real are preparing to play Levante in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday but will likely be without Cristiano Ronaldo who is suffering from tonsillitis.

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Iker told Punto Radio (they did a special on Real Madrid in honor of Iker winning their protagonist award) that José Mourinho is the “maximum authority” of the team and that all the players are with him: “the míster is the maximum authority of the team. The president is that of the club, but of the team it’s Mourinho, and he has to stay calm, because the players are with him.”

Emilio Butragueño also showed his support towards Mou, saying, “he’s an affable and very affectionate man, and those who are close to him are happy. He’s a professional in all meanings of the word.”

Two. Iker and Figo visited both Marca and AS yesterday to drum up interest in their football 7 charity game.

We found out that the line-ups still have not been finalized, although the game is tomorrow. However, it looks a bit like it will like the Real Madrid of 2001-02, with Iker, Figo, Zidane, Hierro and Guti out there… However, VDB will not be on the bench, although he was originally scheduled to be, because he has another commitment outside Madrid, and because tomorrow is also his 60th birthday! He will be replaced by Luis Aragonés, with the other coach being Míchel, who could have played if he weren’t suffering from a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Busi will be the only representative from Barcelona, Sergio Ramos and Fernando Llorente were scheduled to participate but won’t due to injury, although Iker said they would try and support the initiative from the stands, and that Raúl (!!!) was also invited, but had to decline.

Casillas receives Protagonistas award

ker Casillas was presented with the Protagonistas award in the category of sports on Tuesday for his "nobility, his grandeur, his security in goal and his way of being."

Casillas:

"This is an award for all of Spanish football. I was the captain of the team and Andres scored the goal that gave us the World Cup, which is what likely put us in the spotlight. But I think this is an award for all of Spanish football."

"Sevilla are always a complicated opponent, but it is also true that we weren't playing our best. All that matters, though, is that we took the three points. We must stay alert and try not to slip up. Barcelona are a tight-knit group, which is something we are missing. But I think we're on the right track. We don't fear anyone and we are going to continue working hard to win titles."

"I would like people to remember me for being a good person. I looked up to Paco Buyo as a kid. As I got older I started to admire Peter Schmeichel. Now I like all goalkeepers. There are a lot of up-and-coming players."

"When I see veteran keepers I ask myself, "Why not?" I think a goalkeeper must always think with his head. When the time comes to hang up my boots, I hope to stay involved with football. And to do so with Real Madrid, which is where I have spent my whole life and what I consider home. It would be an honor."

Florentino Perez:

"He is a symbol and an icon for me, for the club and for all Madridistas. He was brought up in the academy, he has a good heatt and he is correct. Looking into Casillas' eyes is looking into the history of Real Madrid. He is the best goalkeeper in the world and the best keeper this club has ever had. I think the history of this sport should recognize him one day with the Ballon d'Or. He deserves everything he has achieved and all that yet to come."

Butragueño:

"He is a former youth teamer who represents the best values sports and Real Madrid have to offer. He is admired for his way of being, not by what he achieved, and as a Madridista that makes me proud."

Karanka:

"I met him when he was 16 years old and came up to the first team. It is a privilege to work with him. He is a great professional and an even better person. He deserves all the awards he has won."