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Villarreal defender Carlos Marchena has professed that the team are enjoying a superb start to the season because the competition for first team places is proving excellent motivation.
The former Valencia and Benfica stopper arrived at El Madrigal in the close season, and has been a pivotal figure as the Yellow Submarines have surged to third spot in the table.
In a press conference this afternoon, the World Cup winner spoke of the squad, and how he feels the club have performed so far this season.
He remarked: “In this squad there are at least 15 starters, and this is being demonstrated regularly. It is good to have such competitiveness. We must however so step by step, because there are still many points to play for, and nothing is definitive at this point of the season.
“We have a lot of humility, respect and ambition to keep going on our current form, that allows us to be third in the standings.”
Marchena also spoke of competing with Barcelona and Real Madrid, adding: “We always look upwards, but obviously Barca and Real Madrid are very strong and it is very difficult to compete with them.”
Finally, he mentioned the possibility of teammate Joan Capdevila sealing a new contract with the team, concluding: “Joan is a key part of the squad in recent years, and it would be great news if he were to renew."
Source: Goal
