Cristian Chivu: “We like having the opportunity to play a Champions League match at the Bernabéu"

Cristian Chivu and Lautaro Martínez addressed the media in the press room at the Bernabéu the day before the match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan (Tuesday, 9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Plus+). The coach explained: “Playing at the Bernabéu is not easy for anyone. Inter hasn’t won a match here in 60 years. Historically, there are many teams that have struggled to win here. We will do everything possible; we want to show that we are competitive. We know that there is no perfect way to face Real Madrid. Real Madrid has players who can make the difference and create difficulties for you, regardless of the plan you have.”

“The Bernabéu is a stadium that has been renovated and is even more beautiful, though it was already so because of its tradition and what it represents. Today, it’s even more modern and stunning. We all like the opportunity to play a Champions match in this stadium. Mourinho is a special person who provided me with very important help in a difficult moment of my life, and I will never forget that. He’s a coach with whom I’ve shared many great moments. There are very few like him in the world. Wherever he’s gone, he has won, and I’m sure Real Madrid will have a good season this year.”

Mourinho’s season start
“It’s very early; the start of the season is not easy for anyone. A new coach, new players who need to adapt... Real Madrid is very important, and therefore, you have to endure the pressure. Playing for this club is not easy, but I think it has been a fairly balanced start. They lost the last match, but undeservedly so because they played very well. Sometimes it happens that you play better and don’t get the result at home. But they have a club with significant history and tradition, a coach who knows how things need to be done, and important players at the international football level.”

Lautaro: “Real Madrid is a team with very high-level players”
“We’re facing a great team with many champions and very high-level players, but we have our own strengths. We’re growing as a team, and the most important thing is to play the best match possible. We know the team we’re facing and have prepared for this match in the best way possible. Mbappé is undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the world.”

“It’s an important team with immense value and very high-level players. They’ve strengthened very well. They’ve signed players of great quality in defense. We will try to perform as best as possible to counter their level with our strengths.”

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