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Madrilenos are convinced that they can win the remaining four matches of the Spanish championship and dramatically snatch the champion title from their fiercest rivals "Barcelona." Such statements were heard from the "Real" camp after the dramatic victory over Barcelona's "Espanyol" on Saturday with a score of 4-3, even though after the first half the Royal club was losing 1-3.
"The victory allows us to dream about the champion title, our current situation allows it," said "Real" captain Raul to journalists after the match. - We showed excellent team spirit and determination, and that's exactly what we need if we want to continue winning."
"Such victories allow us to be proud of our club," said Raul. - We can definitely win the remaining four matches."
"Real" was behind 0-2 and later 1-3 against "Espanyol," but for the second week in a row, they showed a fantastic game in the second half and in the 89th minute Gonzalo Higuain secured the victory for the Royal club.
The Argentine, who moved to "Real" for 13 million euros from "River Plate" in January and has only scored one goal since then, was extremely happy to score his first goal at home.
"There are no words to describe it. It was just unbelievable," said G.Higuain. - This is the most important goal of my career. I can't imagine how the ball went into the net, but it was a very special moment for me. I didn't suffer from not scoring goals, but this goal lifted a weight off my shoulders."
After this victory, "Real" at least until Sunday evening became the leader of the Spanish championship for the first time since September.
Throughout the season, I would look at the tournament table and see "Barcelona" at the top, but now it's not like that," said "Real" coach Fabio Capello after the match.
The Italian attributes "Real's" excellent form to team spirit, success, and hard work in training.
"As a coach, you can change whatever you want, but without team spirit and the desire to fight, it would mean nothing," said the coach. - Success is an important factor, but without hard work, you won't achieve anything. It's not a casino here.
"We sincerely believe that we can win the remaining four matches, and we will approach each of them as if it were a final," said F.Capello.
"Barcelona," who suffered a 4-0 defeat to "Getafe" in the Spanish King's Cup semi-final on Thursday away, can reclaim the top spot in the tournament table on Sunday if they defeat Seville's "Betis" at home. "
