Zidane explains why Champions League is special for Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane says Champions League is special for Real Madrid, given their record in the competition.
Ahead of Los Blancos clash with Roma, Real Madrid boss also gives update on Marcelo’s return.
“He’ll only play if he’s 100%. We’ll see what happens. He needs to sleep well and then we’ll see,” AS quotes Zidane as saying.
Zidane explains why Champions League is special for Real Madrid
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“I think he will play but for a competition and a game such as this you have to be 100%.”
“It’s a special competition for the club, for me and especially the players,” Zidane acknowledged.
“We know the special history we have with the Champions League. What’s most important is that we’re prepared, and we are. We’re physically good. We’ll give everything.
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“I was focused when I debuted in the Champions League and I’m focused now. This is what’s most important to me. I see a very involved and committed team.
“When I see that, I’m more relaxed. Now the only pressure I have is the Champions League match.”
“There is a return leg. We want to go through. We’ll give our best and then we’ll see,” Zidane replied, AS reports.
“What happened in the past is that, the past. My duty is to look to the future.
“We have to be stronger. It will be a difficult game. Roma are a good team and they can play. But I’m relaxed because we’ve had a good week and we’re ready to play the game.”
Zidane was asked about Roma’s veteran captain Francesco Totti, and what he would advised to legendary Italian star.
“He has to make his own decision. He’s been playing well. He’s spectacular,” he said of the Roma captain.
“Only he can say goodbye. It’s always a pleasure for me to see such a player on the pitch.”