Quotes from Jordi Alba

When Messi is playing there are always more chances to win games.

I like making jokes and setting the mood in the locker room. That's important when you know that you spend a lot of time together. It makes everyday life more fun and enjoyable.

I really liked Stoichkov when he played at Barcelona. I played in his position then... more or less! I loved to watch him on matchdays because of the personality he showed team-mates and fans.

I'm comfortable with Spain and with Barcelona.

We're in the world of football, it's a spectacle and the coaches form part of that.

Argentina is immensely better with him than without him. They should be proud to have Messi in their national team.

I would like to play for the national team but it's the coach's decision and I have to respect it.

Neymar is a very humble down to earth guy, who enjoys playing football and likes to play that way. Anyone that knows him understands this.

I feel better with Leo on the pitch. He gives me passes that others don't see, even me. I have a good understanding with him because he spots me in space that no once else sees. He looks for me and I look for him.

It is clear that for any player of Barcelona's youth squad their dream is to play for the club's first team.

No one likes it when the fans go against you, especially in your own stadium.

Luis Enrique and his coaching staff can do great things.

When Leo is on the field, everything turns in favor of Barca. He is five steps above the rest.

Ronaldo is a fantastic player, he scores a lot of goals and is really complete, but what Messi does nobody else can or ever will do.

As the years have passed I have kept growing and I notice the affection from the fans even more. I have always seen myself in Barcelona and my dream is to retire here.

Our objectives are everything - the Champions League, La Liga Santander and the cup.

We have to adapt in football.

I've been playing going forward all my life and I hope things stay that way.

I have an appreciation for Isco. I know him from when we were at Valencia together and I know that he has a lot of quality.

I try to give my all on the pitch but, like all humans, I make mistakes and I'm not ashamed to admit that.

Valencia gave me the opportunity to play in Primera Division and gave me the chance to be the player I am today.

I can't stand being doubted.

Abidal was a player; he is loved by the fans, and that's why he should know what it's like inside the dressing room and how players feel.

I'm really eager to keep winning with Barca.