“There are two teams that no one expected to see in the ‘semis’: Madrid and Villarreal”

The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelottispoke to the media the day before the first leg of the semifinals of Champions before him Manchester City and pointed out that his team is “very motivated for the match”.

Something that, on the other hand, he confessed that it has not been difficult for him to achieve because, “in periods like this in which such important matches are played, the players motivate themselves and live very beautiful days”.

Vision of the tie

“You have to play well. The fact that the goal rule has been changed makes the tie more open. In these types of matches there is a mixture of joy at being in the semi-final and the concern of playing against a very strong team” .

Players touched

From what was seen in yesterday’s training, Mendy is fine but we have more doubts about Casemiro and Alaba. Especially with Casemiro. We’ll see in training today.”

Alirón next Saturday

“We’re not thinking about what’s going to happen. We can win LaLiga this Saturday and we’re very happy, but we can’t think about what goes beyond tomorrow’s game”.

History of Real Madrid in this Champions

“There are two teams in the semi-finals that no one expected could make it: Real Madrid and Villarreal. We are competing and that is undeniable”.

Pressure for the teams

“The pressure is similar for both teams. For us it is not a success to reach the semi-finals, it is to reach the final but for that we have to beat Manchester City”.

Weight of the team in the competition

“Real Madrid’s history in this competition counts for a lot. That helps our players feel the weight of our shirt, which is positive and not negative”.

Return to Real Madrid

“I came back to Real Madrid because Real Madrid needed a coach. It was a great dream for me to come back but it wasn’t my decision, that’s clear. I’m enjoying it”.

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