I never think long or long term.

A derby is always special.

Messi is just extraordinary.

Wins are big boosts for your confidence, but sometimes you don't notice little things. When you lose a game, it means that the opponent has had a plan, and it's worked - now we need to see our capacity for response.

When you lose is when you learn the most.

When you sign a contract with a club like Barca, that's what you have to cope with. You have to show your face when you've lost games. I knew that when I came into the job.

Of course there is 'Messidependence.' It would exist in any team in the world, but when he is not there, we also have to play and try to win. Leo is fundamental for us and marks the style; it is well known that he is the best in the world for something.

Villarreal have played well against difficult opponents. They're never an easy team to beat.

There is something fundamental about Leo in terms of what he transmits to the supporters and what he transmits to the opposition when he starts to run at you. And I speak from experience.

Football is a game of emotions.

We all want our players to be perfect and never make errors, but we all do. Even coaches.

Football is a game of errors. You want to make your rivals commit them and to avoid them yourself.

I do not think it is very easy to win away from home in the Champions League.

Messi always gets us out of trouble, and we're not going to apologise for having him.

What I'd most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition.

We all know how management works. If you don't win things, as has happened before, people start to call for your head.

Ronaldo leaving would seem to have ended the competition between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo because people rarely mention one without mentioning the other. A lot of people are interested - me, too - to see how it will affect Real Madrid's football and what they might do in the transfer market.

Throughout the season, you have days when you are more fortunate than others.

Everyone loves playing in semi-finals and finals.

My future at Barca does not matter to me. I do not care.

When the opposition sits back and defends well and together, it's difficult.

I think that everyone expects Xavi to be a coach, and he has the profile to be at Barcelona or wherever he is.

Xavi is one of the best players in the history of football.

The decisions you make are based on what you think is better for the team and the player.