Butragueño: "We have two tremendous matches ahead in every aspect of the game"
"They are a top-quality opponent, but at the same time, we are aware of the capabilities of our players," said the Director of Institutional Relations about the clash against Manchester City.
Emilio Butragueño, the club's Director of Institutional Relations, analyzed the Champions League round of 16 draw on Realmadrid TV, which paired our team with Manchester City: "Manchester City again. We know each other very well. In fact, we already played against them this season. We will face a top-quality opponent, but at the same time, we are aware of the capabilities of our players and the excitement that the Champions League always brings us. We have full confidence in the talent and experience of our players and also in our ability to perform strongly in this tie."
"Everyone knows what this competition means to us. Everyone is aware of the competitive nature of Real Madrid. It’s true that this season we’ve had many injuries, but even so, the team has been able to overcome all the difficulties. Here we are in the round of 16 draw, and we’ve been drawn against a top-level opponent, and we will approach this tie in the best possible way. We have some very important players who are currently injured, but we hope they recover and can be available for this tie. We are used to these types of situations, so we are aware of the challenge, but also fully confident that the team will rise to face an opponent of this caliber."
The Bernabéu
"Along the way, we have two fundamental La Liga matches that we need to win, and then this great European night will arrive. Of course, we are going to need all the support from our fans. It will be essential that at the Bernabéu, we create that atmosphere that pushes our players to victory. We need to win that first match; then we will have to go to Manchester, and that requires us to win at the Bernabéu. Together, we have to achieve it. Therefore, it’s a new challenge, and we must prepare for it, but it’s not the first time. This is part of our history. In critical moments, we need to be more united than ever, and all our strengths must come to the forefront."
The draw
"The draw has been made, and what we have to do is focus on City. We have two tremendous matches ahead in every aspect of the game, and we have to prepare for them. That’s what needs to be done. Then, hopefully, we’ll have to think about the opponent we might face in the quarterfinals, but before that, I think there’s a lot ahead, and we have to prepare for it."
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