"We're not training much at the moment because we've only got five men available. A league stoppage is more than enough for me because I like to play every week. I lack something when I don't play a game."
"The 2/3 April stoppage is something the League Federation and the clubs have to sort out. We professionals will do whatever needs to be done, knowing we have to play 38 games with or without a stoppage. We await the final decision without much excitement."
"We knew Cristiano Ronaldo's trip to Portugal was just so that his national coach and the medical staff over there could check the tests he underwent in Madrid, which were very clear. I hope he recovers in time for our game against Tottenham Hotspur. Judging from the mentality he has we believe he will make it, but it will be tight. A return like the one he had against Lyon to help the team will always be welcome."
"Gonzalo Higuain played a practice game for the first time today. I used players from Castilla in order to have two sides of eleven players each. He played 60 minutes divided in two 30 minute halves. He's not fit yet, obviously, but he's walking. I don't know if he'll be ready to face Sporting, but he'll be ready soon if not. We would welcome his return. It will be important to have him in order to face the many games we have yet to play until the end of the season."
"I've never hidden my desire to return to England some day, but there are three more years left on my contract and I intend to see them through and to work hard to make the Board, the fans and the players happy. If I manage to do this I will see those three remaining years through and maybe even carry on with a new contract. I currently feel everyone is happy with the job we're doing. Real Madrid is my near future."
Let all us Real Madrid fans pray for a easy return for Higuain. It has been tooooo long without him and I know he will come back and unleash his awesomeness on the pitch very very soon. We love you Gonzalo :)