Real Madrid clash with Barcelona in El Clasico at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he is more 'focused' on victory, than outshining his Barcelona rival Lionel Messi in Saturday's El Clasico clash.
Ronaldo has netted a La Liga record of 15 goals in seven matches in 2014, while Messi could break the all-time league scoring record at the Bernabeu. However, the world footballer of the year downplayed any individual rivalry. He added that he is not going to play against Messi, stating that he is instead concentrating on Barcelona, The BBC reported.
Though Real's Gareth Bale would miss the match with a thigh injury, Spain defender Sergio Ramos would be fit after missing Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League win over Liverpool with a calf injury.
Barca beat Ajax 3-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, and Ronaldo said it is unfair Luis Enrique's side have been allowed an extra day to recover.
Ronaldo stated that it is a 'difficult' match and placed emphasis on an extra day's rest, adding that cup matches aren't so important.
He said that the team is fit and raring to go against Barcelona.
Argentine forward Messi would equal Telmo Zarra's league total of 251 goals if he scores at the Bernabeu, a record that has stood for almost 60 seasons.
Meanwhile, former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could make his Barca debut after serving a four-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, and Messi feels that the Uruguay striker could give coach Enrique an extra attacking option in the first El Clasico of the season.
Messi said that Barca is excited for Suarez to play because the striker would add strength to the team. He added that he is happy for the Uruguayan because he has spent a long time off the pitch.
Barcelona lead La Liga with 22 points after eight games, and will go seven points clear of Real if they win at the Bernabeu on Saturday, the report added.
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