Michael Laudrup Quotes

I think La Liga is the best league in the world.

In England, there are big games but nothing like the Clasico. Manchester United versus Liverpool is a really great match, probably the best over there. But Barcelona-Madrid is different to any other game in the world.

There are no words to describe the Clasico. It is totally different and the most important game in the world.

When I was younger, I had some close friends who always loved European football, and Real Madrid at that time were the dominant force. I remember family holidays when we used to go to Spain, and we'd bring back replica shirts of Real Madrid and pretend to be the players when we played in the park.

I never imagined playing in El Clasico. I used to watch the games and look at photos, and I used to say how incredible to play in it was.

Spanish football is very good but every year the same teams win the league.

Anything can happen in the Clasico.

It's always difficult to face Barcelona. They always have top-quality players.

The big difference between league football in England and Spain is that more teams compete here. In Spain, it is usually only two teams going for the title, which is not necessarily a bad thing because you get great matches between the two, but I think the English league is better for being more competitive.

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is very big.

Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.

English football is a lot different to Spanish football but Soldado is an international for Spain, he is a player who has become accustomed to playing against great teams - and he has always scored goals.

La Liga has the best teams, who fight for all the European trophies, so it's very difficult to win.

In Spain you fight, of course, against Real Madrid and Barcelona, and they almost never lose because they have the biggest squads, and they are two of the biggest clubs in the world. So it's really difficult.

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are our rivals in domestic competitions, and they'll both fight to the end to win the League.

Historically, Barcelona win La Liga when they win the Champions League.

A Champions League final is so rare to play.

In Europe, I always say that Barcelona and Real Madrid are the ones to look out for.

On this 101st FA Cup Final day, there are just two teams left

The Spanish league is fantastic, but it has not the great passion the English Premiership has got.

Isco is at a very good level and Bale is a very important player for us.

Barcelona is the best club in the world; My team-mates are Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho, Luis Suarez, or King Lionel Messi.

The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world. Players are keen and willing to play in these games.

If not the biggest, the Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world. It's very competitive, and I find that exciting. I like challenges. I came here because it will be a great challenge for me at a very high level of football and be among these great players in a great team like Liverpool.

Portugal away is a great match. Even when it's just a friendly.