Dani Alves: I Hope Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Against Barcelona

The Brazilian wants both teams to be at full strength. He also believes los Blancos will arrive in Catalunya with a burning desire for revenge.

Dani Alves hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo is able to play for Real Madrid against Barcelona to ensure that el Clasico is played by the best players on both teams.
The Portuguese has vowed to play through the pain barrier in order to experience his first taste of one of the world's biggest derbies, and for the Blaugrana defender that is good news.

"I want him to be there in Camp Nou on Sunday because in huge games like this all the best players should play," AS quoted him as saying.

"We will decide the Clasico with our domination."

Alves believes that the Madrid players who were at the club last term will still be hurt by the incredible 6-2 win that Barcelona achieved in the Santiago Bernabeu.

"If I played for Real Madrid I would be coming to Camp Nou with a great desire for revenge after that result, but I think they will also come and show respect," he continued.

"With games like the one we played against Inter, we have shown how great Barca can be.

"We were also able to show that we are not the least bit fearful of games like the one on Tuesday, despite the important players who did not play."