Carlo Ancelotticoach of Real Madrid, introduced tomorrow’s match against Bayern Munich, second leg of the Champions League semi-final, in a press conference: “We will have to try to do our best. We have a great opportunity to reach another final, even if we have to take into account the many difficulties that will arise.”
How will you compete against Bayern?
“We are two similar clubs, with a great history and many successes. I believe there is mutual respect, it would be right. We have to do it, in the first leg they did better than us. We are very excited, it could be a magical night, but there is no excessive optimism, but rather awareness of the difficulties”.
Who will play in goal?
“Tonight the goalkeeper will be Lunin. We cannot change the recovery plans of someone returning from a serious and long injury due to a single situation. Thibaut (Courtois, ed.) will have to take his time to get to the best condition.”
What conditions will you look for?
“For us it is better to play a match with pace and intensity. Looking back at the first leg, we could have done more on a defensive level.”
Can you tell us about your experience at Bayern?
“Old story… We have a certain idea and to be able to do the right job we need the support of the club. When this is missing it is right to part ways, as happened at Bayern. However, I have an excellent relationship with Hoeness and Rummenigge… “.