Casemiro has spoken to the media in the run-up to tomorrow's decisive match in which Real Madrid will risk their lives in the Champions League against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Match against Mönchengladbach: “Tomorrow not only me, the whole dressing room and the club know that it is a final. We have to face it like this. In this club the final is not played, it is won. We go with the heart, with the soul. We have prepared it well. to give everything in the field “.
Zidane: “What to talk about Zidane, about the history he has made in this club. Last year we won two titles. Many times we forget what he has done. The season is very rare, it is not normal, every two or three days we have games, the The preseason was not good, we are not machines, many teams are having ups and downs. Not only me, the whole squad is with the coach “.
Vertigo?: “We know the importance of this match. We know that it is the most important match of the year. It is a final, we are going to give everything, it is a match to give everything. We do not think about anything other than victory. There is an opponent who he goes first in the Group, we have to respect him. But it depends on us. It's a final and in Madrid the finals are won. “
Would falling be a failure ?: “I think that question is unnecessary, we are thinking game by game. It is a final and we are not thinking about another result. We want to go to the death tomorrow, we only want victory. If we win, we are inside.”
Match preparation: “I am not going to say the things we do, we are used to playing important finals and matches. We cannot give people arms. All matches are important. Tomorrow is another very important match. The whole locker room knows that it is a final, like this we have to face it. “
Why does the team not always come out like in Milan ?: “I am not here to make excuses or to talk about problems. The preseason was not good, every two days we play a game, very demanding, especially the League. There are teams that play every week and have more time. We did not do a good preseason and We are not having time to rest, we have many injuries. Not only Madrid, all teams have ups and downs. It is impossible like this. But I am not here to give problems. We are working for the solution. We are not machines. It is normal that there are Ups and downs. You go to the national team, game, game, game … You can't keep the high level all the time. We try, but it's impossible. “
Return of Ramos: “Talking about Sergio is an honor, he is a leader, our captain, he has been at the club for a long time and we have to value the other players who have done well. Nacho, Varane … But Ramos is one of the best of all time It is important that he return, he is a leader and we are very happy. “
Rotations: “Without a doubt, there are no machines. I think I've been three or more games on the bench, but you can tell that the coach has everyone. The preseason was not good. Everyone must rest and we need everyone, the coach He always made it clear. It's the key to winning titles. “
Two faces of Madrid: “Borussia is no small rival and this is the Champions League. The preseason was not good and football is different now. We want to play well against everyone. We must do better, but it is almost impossible with so little time.”
If they lose, do you prefer to play the Europa League or directly finish fourth ?: “I don't even see that possibility. I know they're there, but if you can't play the Champions League, we won't be happy, but we will want to play the Europa League and win it. We only think about victory, but in this club we live on titles.”