“We have to put on a good display and give it everything, that’s what it’s all about”, commented the coach.
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Zinedine Zidane spoke to the press in the media room at Real Madrid City following the final training session ahead of his side’s last-sixteen first leg meeting with Manchester City (9:00pm CET). The coach reflected: “We want to make the fans proud. As ever, we’re going to give it absolutely everything we’ve got. We know the Champions League is back, we know how important and beautiful this fixture is and we’ll give it our all for them. For the players and for the fans who are going to come and watch their players.
“We know we’re up against a very good side, they’ve shown it time and again and they’ll come here to play football. We’ll have to put on a good display, that’s what it’s all about. We’ll give it everything, but with the focus on what we’re doing well, not thinking about having had poorly over the last couple of games. We’re playing well and we have to put in a good performance tomorrow”.
Man City, an attacking side
“Loads of teams like to have the ball. You’re up against a team full of strengths and we have to counteract what they do well. Some teams have incredible resources, Man City have an awful lot. That won’t change what we’re going to do”.
Similar to the Clásico?
“You can interpret any game like that because it’s two very good teams going head to head. You can talk about the Clásico, the derby or whatever. Ultimately, I’m sure it’s going to be a beautiful game”.
