Want to eliminate Real Madrid: Neymar

Doha Dec 22 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar said his side is keen on creating Champions League history by eliminating holders Real Madrid in the upcoming round-of-16 fixtures.

Real Madrid will host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg on February 14. The Spanish football giants will then travel to France on March 7 for the second leg.

"We want to make history and will do everything possible to eliminate them " the Brazilian was quoted as saying by Spanish website Marca on Thursday.

"We know it will be a difficult game Real Madrid players have been together for many years.

"They are looking for their third successive Champions League but I know we can beat them " Neymar added.

The 22-year-old who was signed for a record transfer fee from Barcelona earlier this season said the fixture depends upon the performance of the whole team and not just him as an individual.

"It doesn t only depend on me " the forward admitted.

"It depends on my teammates and what we win as a team this season. Of course the World Cup is important however first we must do things well as a team " Neymar added.

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