– About the composition of the team:
– All players who were still part of the game, except for Job Bellling, who is disqualified.
– About “Real” under the guidance of Hubi Alonso:
– We all understand that tomorrow will come to the field of world -class players. Obviously, Habi uses the same system as Bayer. We also see a similar intensity – in pressing, after losing the ball and with the ball. We can recognize the same schemes as in Bayer. It clearly shows how much Habi believes in this style, and he will undoubtedly continue to strengthen it in Reality. I have already seen a lot of good in their game and we will try not to let them play the way they want.
– About the preparation of their players for the quarterfinals:
– We have many young players. They are here to learn to play in big tournaments. Our experienced players were used to important matches – two years ago they played in the Champions League finals. They know what to play against Real Madrid. We are outsiders here, but we want to show ourselves on the best side. And we believe that we will be able to go to the next round.
– In what phase is Real Madrid under the guidance of a new trainer:
– He trains the team for only three weeks, so of course, not yet established. But you can see that players accept it, and the quality of the game is incredible. But we are not too long ago. We still have something to work on and what to improve. I hope we can constantly give the opponent’s fight. We know that Real likes to own the ball. Of course, we also need to own the ball, otherwise it will be difficult for such heat. We are positive, guys are ready. They know everything about the opponent, so tomorrow we just need to play heartily.
– About the defeat with a score of 5: 2 from “Real” in the group stage of the Champions League:
– I remember that the first half was excellent, but unfortunately, Borussia lost the second. But it was a visiting match in Madrid, and tomorrow we will play in a neutral area, although many fans will support Real. Now we have two different coaches. Two different approaches: we now play with three defenders, as well as Real. With the exception of a few players left on the field, this match has nothing to do with it. Therefore, no parallels can be drawn.
– About the approach to the game:
– When you play high -level football, the match runs through different phases. Sometimes the ball has an opponent, sometimes you have – sometimes you dominate, sometimes they are. So it will be tomorrow. We just have to make sure we can withstand pressure. When the ball is in us, we must use these phases to show creativity and make them pursue us. We certainly want to own the ball, and that is how we will play tomorrow.
– Pressure in matches against teams such as Real Madrid:
– Players already know what they are capable of: from the last 12 matches we have won ten and two played. This means that we have high self -esteem. And we need it when we play against such a team as Real Madrid. We have finished the season, made difficult matches, met with strong rivals, and I am sure that we can compete to anyone. This is a good reason for me to believe in my players. They know exactly what is needed for the highest level, and we have a real chance to win this match.
The quarterfinals of the club championship between the Madrid “Real” and the Dortmund “Borussia” will take place on July 5 at 23:00 in Kyiv time.
Earlier it was reported that Hubi Alonso gave a press conference before playing with the Dortmund “Borussia”.
Source: Sport.ua