Fernando Hierro’s statements to MCF-TV
“We know that we have a very difficult opponent but we’re playing at home in front of our people. We know the difficulties involved with playing a team like Real Madrid but La Rosaleda will be with us and that they’re going to be upporting us. When we play as the home side, with our public pumped up, we feel more comfortable.”
“It’s a special match because it’s a club where I spent 14 years, practically my whole sporting career was there. The only hope is that we’ll be able to win this match. I’m General Manager of Málaga, a professional, in a team in my home town, and I wish them all the luck for the 36 league matches, but no-one should be in any doubt of my preferences.”
“Of course we can win. Every weekend the world of football throws up surprises. The players have to think that they can win and have to be optimistic. Of course, we’re taking on a magnificent team, but with that there’s this excitement, effort, the squad that we have; and without doubt, between the team and the enthusiasm of the day, we can win.”
