“Madrid is not among the favorites of the Champions”

Real Madrid have had no luck in the Champions League draw held in Geneva. Zidane's team smiled with him Shakhtar, probably the weakest of Pot 2. But later it was paired with the Inter and the Monchengladbach, perhaps the loudest of the two remaining bass drums. Regardless of it, Jorge Valdano he considered in Movistar + that it would not be an easy year for whites. Not because of the three rivals, but because of the moment the club goes through and the experience in previous seasons.

“Madrid is not among the favorites to win the Champions League. It is in a moment of transition and it is very difficult because you depend on many things“, explained the one who was a manager of the Madrid entity in the analysis of the platform draw. In his opinion, the elimination of last season against Manchester City or the previous one against Ajax speak of the difficulties of winning a European competition. To this day, Valdano understands, Real Madrid is going through a growth phase, of betting on new footballers and not starting with an advantage over other giants on the continent.

Furthermore, Valdano was critical of the new “state clubs.” Not because of his football, but because he believes that to raise the 'Orejona' you need an experience gained over the years: “You have to have historical endorsement to go out and win the Champions League. Another brush is needed, another historical thickness to win. It is clear that the City group is easy, but nobody can have the obligation to win the Champions “.