Quotes from Lucho during today's pre-Real Madrid press conference
"The feelings are positive,not only because we all want to play,but because of our position and that we're getting players back"
"Messi? He has recovered, but we'll see how he feels. We still have a training now and we'll talk after that."
"When decision about Messi starting or not? I'll talk today with him, tomorrow, and it'll be decided an hour before the game."
"It's obvious that because of the length of the injury Messi won't be at 100%, I prefer that he plays, but we'll see."
"Rakitic? A bit same situation as Leo. Has been training with us, feels good, we'll talk after training, he'll give feedback."
"Pique says clasico turns him on? (laughs) I'm an iceberg, I don't feel anything special..."
"This game won't determine anything, but it will be a good games, it's always nice to beat the direct rival."
"We'll go to the Bernabéu to win the three points and reduce out rival's potential. Being favorite or not is irrelevant to me."
"I'm not worried about the security issues tomorrow, but the general situation of the world generates nervousness."
"It's the 12th round, we lost there a year ago, we won at the Camp Nou and we won the league. It's not a decisive game."
"We don't plan our game in function of the rival. Our idea is the same, we'll adjust some things to minimize their strengths."
"It would be nice if we could have the best players in the world on the pitch tomorrow."
"As always, I see a strong Real Madrid and I hope that we'll play at our best level to cause them problems."
"I don't focus on the previous results of our opponent. I'd like Madrid to lose every game, but that's not possible"
"We're not looking for a revenge for last year's loss there. They were the better team, they won."
"It's normal that Madrid's fans will whistle or boo our players. Like our fans whistle theirs. Football is passion."
"I said I wanted the linesman case to be investigated thoroughly and they're doing that. I'll focus on football, not that."
"I'm sure that tomorrow's referees will be four great professionals."
"I didn't ask my players to step forward when Messi was out and I won't ask them to step back now that he's returning."
"I always expect my players to give the best version of themselves."
"Hopefully Madrid will lose and then we can analyze if the 6 point gap is a problem for them. Right now it's all theory."
"When a player like Messi plays all his teammates benefit from his play."
"Madrid is one of the best teams in the world, but I don't think they're better than us. This is the most exciting game."
"If we don't have a good day Madrid can win, just like they did last season."
"Busquets is the most intelligent player I've coached. He can play at several positions, but he's at his best as pivot."
"I'm the best time of my career as a coach. I was telling my wife that I'm sleeping peacefully."
