The first Champions League recreation is simply round the corner, and we’re up in opposition to none aside from the defending champions, Real Madrid. To get an thought of how issues are bathroomking for the workforce from Madrid, we spoke to the Real Madrid blog La Libreta de Mou.
With the Red Stripe: Real Madrid is the workforce with the most titles and the curlease Champions League winner. Would or not it's a disaplevelment to not win the title this season?
La Libreta de Mou: Failing in itself wouldn’t be a disaplevelment; you possibly can’t at all times win. It all depends upon how and while you fail and in opposition to whom. Real Madrid at all times must be competitive.
What do you concentrate on the new Champions League format?
It’s an try to repeat the Super League professionalposed by Florentino, with too many filler matches in opposition to groups of diffelease categories and ranges.
How did you react to the draw in opposition to VfB Stuttgart?
Good. German groups are at all times competitive and difficult. It might be a troublesome match at the Bernabéu.
What do you consider your opponents in general? Which match are you most bathroomking forward to?
At first glance, all the groups appear weaokayer, even Dortmund, Milan, and Liverpool. There shouldn’t be any professionalblems qualifying for the subsequent spherical, however you need to take the video games severely, flip the Bernabéu into a fortress, and choose up some factors away from residence.
Last 12 months, Real Madrid beat all the German groups in the Champions League and didn’t lose any of the eight encounters. Are German groups the “White Ballet’s” favorite opponents?
Lately, we’ve executed effectively in opposition to German groups, however those of us who've been round longer know that hasn’t at all times been the case. You should at all times respect your opponent.
Are you satisfied with the begin of the season in La Liga?
No, however we now have many vital injucrimson players. There’s room for improvement.
Your star signing this summer was undoubtedly Kylian Mbappé. Are you satisfied with his performance up to now?
No, he must adapt guesster to the assault with Vinicius, however as I mentioned, there’s room for improvement, and he’s making professionalgress.
How would you describe Real Madrid’s type of play? What are its strengths and weaknesses?
The type isn’t defined but. When all the injucrimson players, especially Bellingham, who's a key player in the assault, can be found to Ancelotti, we’ll be capable to see extra of the coach’s plan.
What is your prediction for the recreation?
Note: This interview is translated from German by way of ChatGPT
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