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Raúl: The Reason We Are Winning Is Capello Raúl believes that Fabio Capello is solely repsonsible for the upturn in Real Madrid's fortunes in recent weeks.
The experienced striker was in doubt the reason for los Mernegues' sudden change in attitude and performance as he praised the Italian coach.
"Capello gets all the credit," Raúl explained. "I think he tried to instill his values in us.
"The start of the season wasn't easy for any one, but little by little, especially in the last few months, we've recovered our game, team spirit, and the fighting attitude that has always defined Real Madrid.
"That's why we're in such a privileged spot. We're leaders and we know we have four finals ahead of us. First up are Recreativo, and the League depends on winning all four matches.
"We need to maintain this form. We know that winning depends on staying on track, but we also know that our rivals are close behind and can pass us if we don't take the three points on Sunday."
Madrid travel to Recre on Saturday, while Sevilla take on Nàstic, Valencia play at Mallorca and Barça travel to Atlético de Madrid an dRaúl recognised the importance of all the matches.
"This is an important week for the four top teams because we all have difficult matches and whoever wins will take a huge step forward," he continued.
"This is the most dangerous match we have left in my opinion. They smashed us in the first half of the season.
"There wasn't any moment that we were ready to fight for the victory, and I think this match will be very complicated. They are also in the hunt for a berth in the UEFA Cup."
With Barça and Sevilla ready to pounce on the slightest mistake by Madrid, Raúl has admitted that he thinks that all the team in the chasing pack are capable of winning the title.
"They all have a chance to win the League," he explained. "Some dust may clear this weekend depending on how they do. Everything is neck and neck.
"Sevilla are full of morale after winning the UEFA Cup. Barcelona need a win after their last two results in the King's Cup and the League.
"But great teams, as we have experienced, have to perform well and play good football when they are in sticky situations. Nothing is certain, but we are lucky that we control our own destiny.
"We don't have to see what the other teams are doing unless we lose. But we're certain that we'll win and that we'll maintain or increase the distance between us and the second spot."
The experienced striker was in doubt the reason for los Mernegues' sudden change in attitude and performance as he praised the Italian coach.
"Capello gets all the credit," Raúl explained. "I think he tried to instill his values in us.
"The start of the season wasn't easy for any one, but little by little, especially in the last few months, we've recovered our game, team spirit, and the fighting attitude that has always defined Real Madrid.
"That's why we're in such a privileged spot. We're leaders and we know we have four finals ahead of us. First up are Recreativo, and the League depends on winning all four matches.
"We need to maintain this form. We know that winning depends on staying on track, but we also know that our rivals are close behind and can pass us if we don't take the three points on Sunday."
Madrid travel to Recre on Saturday, while Sevilla take on Nàstic, Valencia play at Mallorca and Barça travel to Atlético de Madrid an dRaúl recognised the importance of all the matches.
"This is an important week for the four top teams because we all have difficult matches and whoever wins will take a huge step forward," he continued.
"This is the most dangerous match we have left in my opinion. They smashed us in the first half of the season.
"There wasn't any moment that we were ready to fight for the victory, and I think this match will be very complicated. They are also in the hunt for a berth in the UEFA Cup."
With Barça and Sevilla ready to pounce on the slightest mistake by Madrid, Raúl has admitted that he thinks that all the team in the chasing pack are capable of winning the title.
"They all have a chance to win the League," he explained. "Some dust may clear this weekend depending on how they do. Everything is neck and neck.
"Sevilla are full of morale after winning the UEFA Cup. Barcelona need a win after their last two results in the King's Cup and the League.
"But great teams, as we have experienced, have to perform well and play good football when they are in sticky situations. Nothing is certain, but we are lucky that we control our own destiny.
"We don't have to see what the other teams are doing unless we lose. But we're certain that we'll win and that we'll maintain or increase the distance between us and the second spot."