It is often said in football that the best way to overcome a painful defeat is to play again shortly afterwards and get a win.
And Real Madrid defender Marcelo is looking to do just that when Los Blancos visit the Sanchez Pizjuan on Wednesday night to take on Sevilla in La Liga. The title race was blown right open at the weekend with Barcelona’s win at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the left-back says the team must keep fighting to win the league.
Atletico de Madrid now top La Liga ahead of Los Blancos based on a better head-to-head record, while reigning champions Barcelona are just a point behind.
Speaking to reporters, Marcelo said everyone in the team needs to work hard for each other, and keep fighting for the title. He added that there is still a long way to go and the destination of trophy may not be revealed until the final day of the campaign.
“We tried to do as the coach told us to do. We would like to always play well and keep a clean sheet. It’s difficult with 10 men,” the Brazil left-back said, referring to Sergio Ramos’ 19th red card of his career.
He added: “The league wouldn’t be over if we’d have won today. Now we have to keep fighting and win at Sevilla.”
