Rüdiger: “It's all about winning here, draws or defeats are simply not an option”

Antonio Rüdiger spoke to UEFA's official media ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City. The defender discussed the clash against the English side and, was quizzed about his possible clash with Haaland, saying: "I'm really looking forward to the duel with him. You dream about these games. It's amazing to be a part of this. Against Erling Haaland or whoever... They have a lot of great players, not just Haaland. He's obviously a great forward. I'm really looking forward to this game, but I look forward to every game equally, regardless.
"With all due respect to every other club I've played for, and they were also big clubs, I don't think you can compare them to Real Madrid. They've won 14 European Cups. It's always about winning the Champions League here and you don't have to say it. You feel the pressure, of course. I experienced it for the first time last year".
Keys to success at Real Madrid
"You have to be ready to go right to the end. It's all about winning here. Draws or defeats are simply not an option"
His arrival in Spain
"It was all new in the first few months. A big change. I came to a club that had just won the Champions League and LaLiga, but it all worked out well."
The role of a defender with Real Madrid
"Self-confidence is important, how you feel at any given moment. You have to provide the team with confidence as a defensive leader. For me, those are the most important things: making noise and reassuring the team".