Casillas: "There are no problems between the Spaniards and Portuguese on the squad"

Iker Casillas played his 600th official match with Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao. The goalkeeper analysed the game in the mixed zone.

"It's important to keep winning. We still have a five-point cushion. I have too many emotions and memories of my 600 games with the team. It's funny that I've reached the number against Athletic, who were the team I faced in my debut. I'm very happy and proud to be in the ranks with legends like Gento and Hierro. It means the road I've been on has been long and not necessarily easy. I didn't expect to play so many games."

"We can't start losing our minds and pointing the finger at each other. Whistles are really aimed at all of us. We must all be united, team and fans alike. That's the way to earn good results. We must all row in the same direction if we want to celebrate winning the league title. I don't have a bad relationship with any of my teammates. You'll have to ask Marca about what they publish. I have nothing against it, but you'll have to ask them about today's article. We're not here to say if it is or isn't true. We shouldn't get dragged into this."

"This is the Bernabeu and any whistle at our coach is also aimed at us. If we want to win a title and celebrate on 13 May we must all row in the same direction. That's what matters. We shouldn't go crazy and point the finger at teammates, coaches or executives. We lost one game, the team didn't play well and we must now think about our next match in the Copa del Rey."

"It will obviously be complicated to win the tie, but I wouldn't rule it out. If Barcelona managed to win 2-1 over here why can't we do the same? We intend to win the tie and it will be an exciting and vibrant match. We haven't lost anything yet and we must do our best to reach the next round. Today it was the league, tomorrow it's the Cup and some other day it will be the Champions League. More than ever we must be united. That's what matters."

"I don't have a bad relationship with any teammate. We coexist in training sessions, pre-match gatherings and games, like all other squads. I may get angry with someone one particular day, or someone may get angry at me, but it's not something to dwell on. There are no problems between the Spaniards and Portuguese on the squad. I find it quite absurd also because there happens to be Brazilian players amongst the so-called Portuguese group."