made a star real Madrid Fiery statements ahead of a scheduled match against Chelsea in the European Champions League, as Al-Merenji sets up a fiery date with the English team in the quarter-finals of the continental championship.
Los Blancos faced their counterpart, the Blues, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and the match ended with the landowner winning at the expense of Chelsea, with two goals in a draw. .
The second leg will take place tomorrow, Thursday, at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea, at exactly 9 pm Cairo time.
Real Madrid star threatens Chelsea ahead of Champions League match
Brazilian star Eder Militao, a player for the Royal Club, spoke at a press conference before the match against Chelsea, saying: “We have to do what we have to do well. We keep working together, we know it’s going to be a tough game, but we have to face it and keep competing.”
He continued: “For me, Vinicius Junior is one of the best players in the world. He’s almost unstoppable, he never stops running.”
He added: “Chelsea are a great team, it is very difficult for them to score goals, they have to work hard and we will do it the same way as we did in the last matches. It will be a very difficult game, they are a great team.”
He stressed: “I think I’m on my way (becoming the best defender in the world), that’s the consensus. When I came to Madrid it was difficult in terms of competition because of the great players that were here. Soon after I had the opportunity, my performance became more visible to everyone.”
When asked how his position has changed since Ramos left, he replied: “Thanks to the focus. I think before that it was a bit difficult for me, but with the help of everyone (teammates and coach) everything changed. I think I should continue, I’m having great moments.”
He emphasized: “Of course, tomorrow we will have an advantage. Tomorrow we must go out to win, and not think about other things. It will be a tough game and we have to play to win. The thought of anything else would make life difficult for us.”
On the importance of Ancelotti to him, he explained: “He helped me a lot. He always talked to me, almost every day. He taught me a lot, I learned a lot from him. I have to find out more.”
The Real Madrid star continued: “Chelsea had a chance. They did a great job in the first half at the Bernabeu. We know we can’t lose because the Champions League is played here.
And added on the characteristics that make a centre-back stand out, adding: “You have to work hard. There are a lot of good strikers today and you have to show that you have a great personal moment. In every match you have to prove your worth. I think I’m doing it well. In every game, I try to do my best to make my teammates feel more comfortable.”
And about the appointment of Ancelotti as coach of the Brazilian national team, he added: “This question is more about the coach. I will leave this question to him. Of course, we joked with him, but he has a contract here.
He concluded on how he physically prepared for matches: “I work from home. I try to do everything that can help me maintain this high level. There are a lot of matches left.”