Real Madrid's destiny is out of their hands as their riveting
Primera Division title battle with Barcelona comes to an end on
Sunday.
Goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists Real "have to take care of
our own business by beating Malaga", rather than worry about events
at the Nou Camp where Barca entertain Valladolid.
The Catalans enter the final round of Primera Division
fixtures holding a one-point advantage over their fiercest rivals
and Real know only dropped points for Barca and three points for
themselves will be enough to reclaim the title.
Casillas said: "What is great about this league is that it
has come down to the last game and anything can happen.
"Things can change in a matter of seconds, but we have to
take care of our own business by beating Malaga.
"Our focus needs to be on La Rosaleda. Once we finish we will
see what Barcelona have done."
Casillas is proud of a strong season from Real and concedes
if Manuel Pellegrini's side are beaten in their bid for the title
against last season's treble winners, they can have no complaints.
"If we don't win the league with 98 points it is because
another teams deserves it more," he added.
"But reaching that mark, scoring more than 100 goals and
conceding among the fewest goals make for a great season in this
competition."
Madrid's Bernabeu stadium plays host to the Champions League
final between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich on May 22 and Casillas
says Real's regret this season is not progressing further in
Europe's elite competition or winning the Copa del Rey.
"We are a bit upset about being eliminated early in both the
Copa and Champions League," he said.
"It hurts knowing that we aren't in either of the two finals
that are being played over the next week.
"These two sour notes are eclipsed by the team's solid
performance in La Liga.
"We have had an incredible season in this competition while
up against what many considered the best team in the world last
year.
"As a Madridista fan I would be proud of our performance in
the league. I have had a few ups and downs of my own, but I am
pleased with the season."
Malaga are fighting for their lives at the foot of the table.
They are one of four teams level on 36 points and with bottom
club Xerez on 33 points and still capable of surviving, five teams
are out to avoid the three relegation places on Sunday.
Barca's opponents Valladolid are also one of those teams with
their place in danger.
Casillas added: "No matter who is coaching Valladolid, they
know they need to beat Barcelona in order to stay in Spain's top
flight.
"That's a lot to shoulder, but Malaga, Xerez, Tenerife and
Racing are all in the same boat."
