He said, "I think it is the fiercest rival in the category: physical, strong , they have an extraordinary match pace and it is thanks to their coach. Valverde is a great coach and he has already demonstrated it here in Barcelona.
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"They are in a great moment, they have only lost one match in the league, against Real Madrid. But we have prepared we had a good week, we know what awaits us, we are ready and, if we win, we would take a big step forward.
"It's the ideal environment to play a great match. Against Getafe we attacked the spaces well, it will be a similar match. It's time to maintain this continuity in the game, which is what we've lacked this season."