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Real Madrid keeper Navas welcomes Casilla competition

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas was happy after 0-0 draw against Roma in Melbourne.

Roma went on to win the game on penalties.

“I'm happy with how the game went, we were up against a strong rival. Since his arrival Benítez has spoken very positively with all of us. The aim is to keep fighting for a place on the team. I have a contract, I'm happy here and I want to win a lot of titles," said Navas, who also was asked about Kiko Casilla's arrival from Espanyol.

Kiko Casilla is a great goalkeeper, he has a good chance of being picked and it's good to have competition. We're going to battle it out and try to win a place on the team, but always while respecting our fellow team-mates. I'm very much at ease. First and foremost I wanted to recover from my injury and now it's time to work hard in order to be picked and be 100% fit and ready for Real Madrid."

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