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03.11.2008 13:08

“It’ll be nothing like the game in Switzerland”

Berta Brau

Andrés Iniesta says Barça has to be very careful in tomorrow’s game against Basel. “They’ll be coming with a different mindset,” he argued, “as they have the chance to get at least a point.”

Andrés Iniesta took questions from the media on the day before Barça’s Champions League group stage match-up with Basel. “It’ll be nothing like the game in Switzerland,” says the midfielder. “They’ll be coming with a different mindset as they have the chance to get at least a point.”

Lining up classification

“We have to be very careful with this game, as it’s a chance to line up classification for the knock-out rounds,” he added. However, he doesn’t think Basel will be able to spring a surprise due to the Barça’s team approach: “All of us are really involved in each game.”

On a roll

Barça is top of the League after nine games, which Iniesta thinks is very motivating. “It gives you that something extra and makes you go for it in every game to stay on top,” he said. “This season we’re on a roll which we have to keep going as long as we can.”

Belief in the team

“The higher you are the better and that’s the outcome of doing things well,” said the midfielder. “We have to play in each game as if it was the last one.” He admits that there is still a long way to go but is nonetheless optimistic: “If we carry on this way we’ll be in with a shout for the title at the end of the season.”

Constant pressure

“You’re always under pressure,” Iniesta argued, “but we’re ready to be on top. We want to keep our good run going with the humility we’ve shown up until now.”