Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas and defender Raul Albiol are both keen for the Blancos to claim victory against Hercules, but are remaining cautious.
The shot-stopper knows the opposition are dangerous as they have defeated Barcelona earlier in the season.
“Even though they are fighting to avoid relegation, we need to take notice of them because they beat Barcelona at home,” Casillas told AP. “Right now in La Liga we cannot afford to drop any points.”
Albiol, though, wants to claim a victory against the Blanquiazules before facing Lyon and Atletico Madrid in their upcoming games.
“After the game against Hercules, a key moment arrives for us with very difficult games against Lyon and Atletico,” he added.
Real Madrid sit in second position, seven points behind Barcelona.
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Raul Albiol & Iker Casillas Cautious Over Real Madrid’s Clash With Hercules