Real Madrid Reports emerged after weekend press conference

Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla came out in defence of the club after claims he wasn't allowed to speak to the press in Catalan, following the team's victory against Valencia on Sunday.

Casilla is a former player of Catalan side Espanyol, and after Real's victory there were reports he was forbidden from using the language to address sections of the media.

"I want to clarify that Real Madrid have never forbidden me from speaking Catalan," stated Casilla, amidst suggestions from TV3 that they couldn't speak to the player in Catalan.

"In the mixed press area first you have to speak in Spanish, then if other members of the press want to interview you in Catalan that has to be done separately."

On the pitch, the three points ensured Los Blancos take the title race to the final day of the season and Casilla knows his teammates will have to work hard for a final day triumph.

"We hope to win the league, although we know it won't be easy at home to Deportivo La Coruna. The victory against Valencia gives us confidence. We have to fight to the end," he asserted.

The title is out of Real's hands as a victory for Barcelona in their trip to Granada will ensure a retention of the league, but Casilla knows the win against Valencia will enforce positivity among the players.

"It wasn't easy against Valencia, but ultimately the game went well for us and that can only give us more momentum going in to the last match," concluded the Spaniard.