Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane acknowledged after the white team’s qualification for the Champions League semi-finals that they were clear that they were going to “suffer” but that the union of all was decisive to be “alive” in both competitions “.
expected suffering
“We knew we would suffer and especially at the beginning of the game. They came in strong in the clash, the first 15 minutes, but it’s normal, it’s the quarterfinals of the Champions League. It was normal to suffer. In the end we got the classification and we are contents “.
Madrid is alive
“What needs to be said is that we are all together. With so many casualties and injuries this team is always there and wants more. We have not won anything but we are alive in both competitions.”
Chelsea, rival in the semifinals
“We’re going to rest and see. We can be happy to be in the semifinals.”
The psychic importance
“We knew how to suffer but to get to the semi-finals it’s normal. I think we deserved the pass. We controlled the game well, we were supportive and I’m happy for the players. It was very important for us to pass and it gives us more strength.”
Proud of the players
“We are happy for the pass but we have not won anything. We are alive in both competitions, we are proud of the players. We do not think about anything, just enjoy this pass, rest and focus already on Sunday’s game.”
Valverde right side
“We chose to start with Valverde on the sidelines. He played a good game despite not being his place. I’m glad everyone, Karim, Marc and Vinicius did a great job defensively. We suffered but it’s normal. That of Valverde has been today’s choice “.
Courteous
“Courtois is our goalkeeper and he’s doing phenomenal. It’s important to be safe with him. He’s doing a great job.”
What would you say to critics?
“I won’t say anything because we haven’t won anything. We’ve had complications this season but we’re here, at the moment when everything is played out. We have to be happy, keep it that way and continue that way with what we’re doing.”
fatigue
“We finished today’s game better than Barcelona’s. We had a week with three games, with tremendous efforts. Mentally, with these victories, we can be very happy with what we did. I said that about the limit but it is We are at the end of the season and happy. “
What would stand out most about the team?
“The character they have. It’s a team that comes together. The more difficulties there are the more they come together. We have quality on top, of course, but what stands out most is that character of all.”
Chelsea
“We’re going to enjoy what we did. Now there are league games left before we get to the semifinals. We know they’re a very good team and it’s going to be a tough tie.”