Alaves goalkeeper fires warning at Real Madrid: ‘We plan to take all three points’

Antonio Sivera is confident ahead of the Real Madrid tie. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

“When the river is turbulent, the fishermen win. But we’re not about to discover the quality of Real Madrid’s players now. A single detail could decide the match.

“We’re not thinking about whether they’re in better or worse form. What we have to do is focus on ourselves, on performing at our very best.

“If we have one of our best nights out there and make the most of every chance we’re given, we can get something positive out of it.

“The most important thing is to stay focused for the full 90 minutes.”

Facing Barcelona and Real Madrid

For a goalkeeper, matches like these often become defining moments.

With Barcelona also awaiting later in the schedule, Sivera was asked about the difference between facing the two Spanish giants, and his answer was telling.

“Honestly, it makes little difference to me. Ultimately, they’re players with tremendous decision-making speed and physicality.

“With a single move, they can turn many situations around in the final third. I don’t think about whether it’s Barça or Madrid, but rather the quality of their players.

“I try to study their best weapons and their best shots a little, but it doesn’t change anything for me. They’re special players who play for the big clubs, and you can tell.

“If you leave them just a 1% chance, they’ll go for that 1%. I don’t stop to think whether the player in front of me is Mbappé or Ferran Torres,” he concluded.

Source: SPORT