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On the competition within the squad

"Every player has ups and downs, but what we're trying to do is to be as consistent as possible and to make sure that those downs are as high as possible and that those periods are as short as possible. We have a lot of good players, which means that there's competition, but it's a very healthy and very positive competition for everyone. It forces us to always do our best, which I think is key. Personally speaking, I am in good form at the moment, and I hope to perform well tomorrow, too."

On what's at stake against Barcelona

"It's only October, and we know how much things change during a season. What's true in October isn't necessarily true in March, but this is one of the best games for us to be playing at the moment as these are two of the best teams in Europe. We're expecting a really interesting game, and my teammates and I are looking forward to it. It's a big game, and even though it won't decide anything, it does generate a lot of excitement. We're excited to see what level we're at."