Thomas Letsch: “The atmosphere in the Champions League at the Bernabéu will be special”Thomas Letsch: “The atmosphere in the Champions League at the Bernabéu will be special”
“We're up against the reigning champions, but we see it as an opportunity,” said the FC Salzburg coach during the press conference.
FC Salzburg coach, Thomas Letsch, spoke to the media in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu ahead of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid: "Vini Jr. and Mbappé are excellent, but Real Madrid are not just about them and their individuals. They also have Bellingham. We face one of the best in the world. It'll be crucial to avoid unnecessary turnovers and prevent them from making transitions with their speed. They only require a small chance to score.”
"We go into the game with the understanding of the position of each team and the fact that we're up against the reigning champions. But we also see it as an opportunity to show that we've improved against such a strong side."
A special match
"It's an honour to be playing against (an) Ancelotti (team). He's one of the best in the world. His work is there for you to see. For me, it's going to be a special game in my career. Before you play you can say: ‘My God, you're playing against Real Madrid! But you also think that experiencing this moment is a great pleasure. You feel pressure, but it's positive. We know that the atmosphere in the Champions League at the Bernabéu will be special, but we can't be paralysed."
Real Madrid’s form
"I can't say that Real Madrid are playing badly because they're one of the best in the world and their standards are very high. The criticism is very strong when you say that they're playing badly because there are games in which they haven't played well but in others, they've performed at a good level.”