The Mixed Tape

“I believe that Ronaldo and Messi were the two clear favourites to win the award. I think that they are equally the two best players in the world today,” offered Raul.

But when pushed to pick which one is the best between the two: “Man… if I choose one, then the other is going to say that… (laughs) I really believe that they are both good.

“Messi is a player who will become something incredible if he can stay away from injuries.

“The other day I saw one of his games. He was running with the ball at a hundred percent full speed, I don’t know how many touches he took, maybe five or six, but the ball was glued to his foot. It’s practically impossible!

“Ofcourse, Ronaldo has other qualities but watching them both, I would have to choose Messi,” he finally answered.

The focus invariably turned to El Clasico itself as he analysed the two teams.

“I believe that Madrid have a chance to win at Barcelona. But whatever is said before and after the game is worthless, because it’s that 90 minutes that counts the most.