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Marcelo: Real Madrid to beat Barcelona at all cost

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-04-27 16:31

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (top) jumps over teammate Marcelo during a training session in Madrid April 26, 2011, on the eve of their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match against Barcelona. [Photo/Agencies]

MADRID - Real Madrid defender Marcelo said on Tuesday that his side would beat Barcelona at the Champions League semifinals at all cost.

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Real Madrid will host Barcelona at home on Wednesday in the first leg, where Marcelo saw no favorites.

"There are no favorites in this game. They are a very difficult team, who also play very nice football and it is a place where many players want to play. But no, there isn't a favorite," he said.

For the defender, to win is far more important than to play beautiful football.

"I'd rather win and not play well, as the most important objective is to win," he said. "If we win while playing well, then that would be great, but I prefer to win firstly."