Raphael VaraneFrench central Real Madrid, He was convinced of the possibilities of tracing the knockout round of 16 Manchester City (1-2) and assured that “whoever proves to be the best will win” next Friday in the Etihad Stadium.
“We want to win every day, we are the Real Madrid. We want to win as much as possible and thus have more confidence, “he said in statements released by the club on his social networks.
“We didn't play games before, so we have time to prepare. The team that proves to be the best that day will win and we will face it with the desire to win and with the necessary determination,” he added. Varane.
The French central defender expects “a difficult match against a very good team”, led by Pep Guardiola, who already conquered the Santiago Bernabéu. “The first leg was a high level match, with pressure from both teams and it was decided by small details,” he recalled.
It is precisely that unpredictable and equal factor of Champions League what makes you fall in love Varane of the competition. “With two teams playing with the ball, with great intensity and requiring great concentration. These are the best matches for Champions, those who decide for the minimum and for what we love this competition “.
After a glorious cycle in which the Real Madrid conquered three editions of the Champions League in four years, the team of Zinedine Zidane He wants to reign after seeing Liverpool take the throne in the last edition.
“We are aware of what we have achieved in recent years and it is something exceptional. We remember this period to know that what we have to do is stay with this experience and we know that the small details make the differences in the big parties,” he said.
“Now we have a little more peace of mind but the same determination and we know what pitfalls we have to avoid. We have the experience of these years but it is difficult to win every game, repeat victories and always be on top,” he said.