Sergio on El Clásico

Sergio talks about the rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona:

Guillem:  You’ve been together with the Spanish national team; have you been winding each other up, ribbing each other about the game?

Sergio Ramos: All the typical jokes, sure, but it’s never serious. It’s a healthy rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona, but there’s a good vibe between team mates: friendships as well, like Xabi Alonso and Iniesta, with Puyol and loads of players who have been together for many years in the national team; we’ve spent a lot of time together.

Guillem: Finally, talk us through the build up to the match; is there music in the dressing room, what happens?

Sergio Ramos: Normally, yeah, music helps people get motivated and lifts the spirits; but because we’re a group of people from different countries, cultures – there’s every kind of music: Flamenco, Hip-Hop, Arabic, everything.   I’m happy as long as everyone goes out motivated.