Real Madrid legend Guti has pledged his allegianceto bitter rivals Barcelona as they look to overcome a 4-0 deficitagainst Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Despite his affiliation with Los Blancos, the Spanish midfielder is hopeful the Catalan club will progress to the next round in what would be perhaps the greatest European comeback of all time.
Of course, there is a reason behind is out-of-character support for Madrid's arch nemesis and behind the words, there is a hidden meaning which is most certainly in support of his former employer.
Speaking to El Chiringuito, Los Blancos' youth coach said: I want Barcelona to come back against PSG in the Champions League, that way they won't be able to focus on La Liga as much.�
Guti was also extremely descriptive of how he wanted the clash at the Nou Camp to pan out.
I want Pique to score the fifth goal because he deserves it, he is the only one facing the situation head on, despite getting criticised by all sides,� he said.
The La Liga title race has really opened up in recent weeks with Zinedine Zidane's side surrendering their dominance with one loss and a draw in their last three games.
Barcelona have taken advantage of their rivals' slip-upsand now find themselves a point clear at the summit of La Liga, however, Madrid do have a game in hand.
Sevilla are also a threat in third place, just three points behind Guti's beloved Los Blancos.
Given his views on Barca's progression, the Spaniard would surely want the same for the current La Liga bronze medalists as they travel to Leicester's King Power stadium for their second leg tie next week.