"I wish Rivaldo wasn't playing", Figo said

Real Madrid ace Luis Figo has admitted it would be better if Rivaldo couldn't play for Barcelona this week.

The Portuguese international said, "Our philosophy is not going to change, even against Barcelona. Rivaldo is a player whom I like very much and people are going to enjoy his game, although it would be better if he could not play at the Bernabeu.

"In these games the result is always unpredictable. Nobody can say who is going to win. They are two of the best teams in the world and nothing has to do with their positions on the table. But there is an important detail and it is that we're playing at home."