This is third and final part of an interview with Real Madrid striker Gonzale Higuain brought in the Spanish daily Marca on Monday the 2nd of November.
Q: Do you talk in the locker room about the historical matches between Real Madrid and AC Milan ?
A: Yes there has been some talk about this. We all know that it is going to be a historical encounter between two of the greatest teams in Europe. Between the two they have won a total of 16 Champions League titles. This says it all. It is a very special match which counts on a special atmosphere in a beautiful stadium. These are very special encounters for all players.
Q: Did you know that one of the worst defeats of all times for Real Madrid came at the San Siro ?
A: Yes .. I think so – it was the 5-0 , no ?
Q: Yes that is correct.
A: Well, this team will not allow this to happen again. We are going to show the world who we are and we will take Real Madrid as far as we can in this tournament.
Q: The Champions League is the great objective for Real Madrid this season ?
A: In Real Madrid all the matches and all the tournaments are important. It is obvious that to play in Europe is something special but we will try to do our best in all 3 competitions.
Q: And after the match against AC Milan follows the encounter against Atletico. What do you think about playing at the Calderon ?
A: I have very good memories from there. I scored my first goal for Real Madrid in a match against Atletico. It was one of the happiest moments of my career because I needed to score and on top of that it happened in the derby.
Q: Last season you gave the victory to your team with a goal on penalty in the very last minute.
A: It is true that this field brings me luck. I hope that I can repeat and that I will be able to score a goal again but the most important is that team goes on to win and captures the 3 points.
Q: So lets bet on a Real Madrid victory with a goal from Higuain.
A: I hope so. If God wants it like that because it would mean that Real Madrid has won the 3 points and will head into the FIFA break in a good position in the standings.
Q: The current situation of Atletico Madrid makes it harder or easier for Real Madrid ?
A: El Atletico is also worrisome whether they are having a good moment or a bad. It is a great team and we have to approach the match very concentrated if we want to continue this undefeated streak against them. Though for now the most important is to think of Milan.
Q: In a week as important is the current one do you spend time studying the defenses of the opponents ?
A: Yes I do know about the teams that we are going to face. I like to watch football and I always try to be well prepared and knowledgeable about the team that we meet.
Q: Are you surprised about the fact that Guti has not been selected for the squads against Getafe and against AC Milan ?
A: It is decision by the coach and it is not really any of my business. We all know how great a player Guti is but it is a decision made by Pellegrini. Thus it is not really a question for me.
Q: This entire issue regarding Guti arose in Alcorcon. Is it possible to overcome a 4-0 defeat in the first leg or is it practically impossible even though it is against a team from the third division ?
A: It is difficult to come back from a 4-0 that is true though on the other hand it can be done. We have the players who will be able to turn this one around but we will have to work very hard in order to be able to achieve it.
Q: What can you say to the fans before this match.
A: The team will try to clean it is image after the poor performance in Alcorcon. We will try to stage a come back because we would like to continue in the Copa del Rey. But to talk about this we will have to wait and see. Right now we have to focus upon the match against AC Milan.
Q: What do you think will be the result of this match ?
A: I want to win. I would make my bet on a Real Madrid victory. The score in case that we win is of less importance. It is about winning.
End of interview!
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