Juande Ramos discussed the importance of winning in Huelva on Saturday during Friday’s press conference.

Who needs the points more, Recreativo or Real Madrid?
We are both in tight situations and need the points. It’s an important match for both clubs, which makes it all the more interesting.

Is it a good week to cut into Barcelona’s lead?
Every week is the same. We are putting on as much pressure as we can and cannot afford to slip up. Barcelona will always have the two-match margin, so we cannot let any points slip through our fingers. Any team in Primera can give Barcelona a tough time if they play well. We must be focused if we are to win.

Is it better or worse for players to know how Barcelona fared before they take the turf?
We have known how Barcelona did in our last two matches. The team responded both times with victories. They also find out. Someone always informs them. Both Barcelona and us know we are strong and that the other team will try to capitalize on any mistakes.

Can the fact that players were saying that seeing Barcelona always win is distressing affect the team?
I don’t think so. I am convinced that won’t happen. We know there are enough matches left to reduce the lead. We must beat Barça here and hope they lose another match. We need to play thinking that we cannot slip up.

Will Real Madrid be the champion of they win the next eight matches?
I haven’t thought about it. Thinking one match at a time has served us well. Long-term goals can go up in smoke. We must only think about the next three points. We must win in Huelva and see what Barcelona do.

How is Sneijder?
He had some problems early on, but I think he is fit despite not training on a regular basis.

Will you try to rally the troops in any special way before your matches against Sevilla, Valencia, Barcelona…?
Those matches will come when they come. Now it’s time for Recreativo, and those points are equally as important. To think about future matches would be a mistake. Our chances will take a heavy blow if we lose and Barcelona win.

Barcelona say they see the treble within grasp.
I only pay attention to my team and Madrid. I try to ensure that everything works properly. I can’t make any assessment because I don’t see anything else.

What are your thoughts on Guardiola?
There’s little to say about him as a player. He was among the elite with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He was an icon of Spanish football. He’s doing a spectacular job in his first season as a coach. He’s doing a great job and having a great season.

Will you reserve some players with Tuesday in mind?
We have two important and intense matches in three days. We have the option of making some changes and resting some players after the Recreativo match. We’ll assess the situation and go from there.