Raphael Varane appeared at the press conference prior to the Champions League semi-final first leg match against Chelsea. The Frenchman appeared before Zinedine Zidane to assess his next rival on Tuesday, the first leg, the tactical variants of the blues and the latest news from the white club and its nearest future in the Bernabéu team.
Tiredness: “It is a very difficult season, very physically demanding. But we have that defensive strength because we all work. Offensively, we have quality and we can always create danger. We have to find solutions to create more goals. We trust our players, in any game We can do harm. It is everyone's business. Above all, in the last 30 meters we can be more vertical. We can do more. “
Tomorrow's game: “We know that we are in the semifinals. At this level, there are a lot of demands on a physical, tactical and technical level. The details are very important. We must play a complete game. We must start with the idea of going to win. Give everything”
UEFA sanction: “I am focused on the end of the season. I have won four Champions League, it is a competition that gives me great enthusiasm”
Rival forwards: “Chelsea is a very complete team. They have players of different qualities. The important thing is that we adapt well to what we are going to face. They have the ability to play with the block higher or further back. And they can create danger in any situation. moment. The best thing is to defend together “
Concern about arbitration: “No, we are focused on what we control. We have to concentrate on our efforts. Find the best way to win the game. That is what matters to us, we do not control the rest”
How is your season being: “It is a special season for everyone, with many games. I have been able to rest with COVID, alone at home. I always try to improve, every year is a learning process. I always try to complete my game and help my teammates. It is a season where I have played. We are very excited in the League and in the Champions League. We want to finish well “
The main data of Varane in the last three seasons with Real Madrid.
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Stay in Madrid: “My future is clear. I am focused on the end of the season. We are in an intense moment and we have to be focused on what lies ahead and that is the most important thing.”
Madrid defense: “Courtois is having a very good season. Due to the changes in defense, we have to adapt. I really like the challenge of adapting my game, being more complete. It's a matter of adaptation. The group knows each other very well. to defend, we need the whole team and everyone is doing a very good job. It is very important that we all make our efforts “
Competition calendar and rhythm: “We are not angry. We are at a time where football is faced with many questions. There are things to improve. In any situation when there is a problem it is to seek feedback in a united way. All the actors have their word and their importance. The calendar is an important question, it is a complex issue. The best way to bring out the positive is by talking and for the world of football to be united. We have to be together to move this situation forward. “
Militao: “I talk a lot with him. When he had little rhythm it is difficult to enter the eleven. Now, he has more continuity in his game. He is very good. I have also gone through his situation. You have few minutes to show a lot, and it is complicated. He demands a lot and it is not easy. He has a good mentality: he never lowers his arms and is always in a good mood. We who see him on a daily basis know the quality he has. He has been able to show it playing. It is very good to have players like him who they are positive and they always give their all “
Renewal: “It is normal that my focus is on the end of the season. The message to the fans is that I am 100% committed to the team. We have challenges that encourage us a lot. I am focused on giving everything on the field”
Hazard: “I have spoken with him, he is very motivated. Playing a Champions semi-final encourages anyone, but if you play against your old club it is one more motivation. He knows the club and the team we face very well. We know his qualities and the will who has to help the team “