Pepe: “We want to give the fans plenty to shout about”

Pepe was to the fore in the match against Barcelona as his goal made it 2-1. The defender highlighted the attitude of his team-mates during the match: "The most important thing was the work we put in as a team. We executed it really well. We conceded an early goal but we had the strong, winning mentality to change the course of the game. We reacted well and we controlled the match. We deserved to win."

“We are full of hunger and we want to do well to give the fans plenty to shout about. Since yesterday, when we dropped our cars off at the Bernabéu, the fans have supported us at all times and have been important. Coming out of Valdebebas this afternoon, there were people cheering us and at the stadium the fans were always right behind us. We have to thank them for that."

Marcelo: “The secret was running and fighting”
“We know that they wanted the ball, but we fought hard and we ended up with possession of the ball and control of the match. We played very well. The secret was running and fighting. Hard work."