Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admitted after qualifying for the white team for the Champions League semifinals that it is clear that “they will suffer”, but that the union of all was decisive to be “alive in the two competitions”.
Expected suffering
“I knew we would suffer even at the beginning of the game. They got into a strong accident in the first 15 minutes, but it is normal, they are quarterfinals of the Champions League. It was normal to suffer. In the end we got the classification and we are happy “.
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 didn’t win anything, but we are alive in both competitions “.
Chelsea, rival in the semifinals
“Let’s rest and see. We can be happy to be in the semifinals “.
Psychic importance
“We knew how to suffer, but going to the semifinals is normal. I think I deserved permission. I controlled the game well, I was supportive and I am happy for the players. It was very important for us to move and from an emotional point of view it gives us more strength ”.
Proud of the players
“We are happy with the pace, but we have not won anything. We are alive in both competitions, we are proud of the players. We don’t think about anything, just to enjoy this pass, to rest and focus on Sunday’s game “.
Valverde back
“We chose to start with Valverde as a wing. He played a good game despite not being in his position. I’m happy for everyone, Karim, Marco and Vinicius did an excellent defensive job. I suffered, but it’s normal. Valverde’s was today’s option. “
Polite
“Courtois is our goalkeeper and he is doing great. It is important to be safe with him. He’s doing a great job. “
What would you say to critics?
“I will not say anything because I have not won anything. We had complications in the season, but we are there, when everything is playing. We have to be happy, to continue like this and to continue in this way with what we do ”.
Fatigue
“I finished today’s game better than Barcelona’s. I had a week with three games, with huge efforts. Emotionally, with these victories, we can be very happy with what we have done. I said the thing with the limit, but it’s normal. We are at the end of the season and happy “.
What would you highlight most about the team?
“The character they have. It’s a team that joins. The more difficulties there are, the more they come together. We have the quality of the envelope, of course, but what stands out the most is that character of all ”.
Chelsea
“We will enjoy what we have done. Now there are league matches left before reaching the semifinals. We know that they are a very good team and that it will be a difficult draw “.