Karanka: "This team has pride "

Assistant coach Aitor Karanka addressed the media ahead of tomorrow's match against Sevilla. "This team has pride and is looking forward to playing against Sevilla. We are close to achieving something that would makes us very happy and we will fight to the end for it. It is a great pleasure and a privilege to fight with this team because it is always ready to pull through and win titles when the going gets tough." "Tomorrow's will be a complicated match because Sevilla are only two points shy of qualifying for a European competition next year and they've been preparing for the match the last couple of days in Madrid. Three important points will be at stake in a race that is coming to an end." "This team only thinks about its most immediate matches, so we're currently only focusing on Sevilla. We're only concerned about winning tomorrow." "Carvalho is a great professional. He has won many titles and, despite missing many games, he sets a great example every time he trains." "I learn something new every day from the manager and his staff. I just want to continue enjoying my time here and learning from it." "We've been here two seasons. We won the Copa del Rey last season and we're close to winning La Liga this year. The league is the most important championship because it is won throughout the entire season." "The Spanish league has existed without Guardiola, Mourinho, Karanka... and it will continue to exist. Guardiola has won many titles and has earned great numbers." "Pedro Leon was wrong in what he said. Failing to return to the team will have nothing to do with Mourinho. He's played as little this season as he played last year and, in order to return, you have to play well and prove you're worthy. Callejon is the best example of that. That's what really matters, regardless of the coach."