Casillas: "I'll be back in a month"

Iker Casillas' return continues to draw closer. "I have a month to go. Things are really looking up. The doctor expects me to be back in another four weeks. I'm doing active exercise and I can move my finger now", the Real Madrid goalkeeper said during the opening ceremony for the new shop at the Bernabéu, an event which several 'Los Blancos' players attended.

Xabi Alonso, meanwhile, is continuing to gear up for the upcoming crunch games in the cup and the Champions League. "I'm not getting ahead of myself, but I hope I can play in Barcelona". As for the clash at Old Trafford, he stated: "The match in Manchester is a challenge. Whoever scores first will be in the driving seat".

Both Arbeloa and Di María also had their say about the encounter against Manchester United. The defender claimed that the squad is "looking forward to the match at Old Trafford", while the winger added that "playing away could suit us in terms of hitting them on the break".