Real Madrid
·4 October 2022
Real Madrid
·4 October 2022
Igor Jovicevic and Mykhailo Mudryk appeared in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu in the build-up to the Champions League matchday three clash between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk (Wednesday, 9:00pm CEST). The Ukrainian side's coach reflected: “A football match is so important to so many people. It brings up a lot of emotion and all those who are supporting us in Ukraine and abroad, because sadly many people have had to leave, transmit their energy”.
“That gives us the strength to fight and believe anything is possible in football. It's taken us to four points in the first two games and the belief that tomorrow could be another good day. We know how strong Real Madrid are, but we also know the best team doesn't always win in football. We're ready for the match. I believe in making the impossible possible and I'm going to enjoy it. Shakhtar is as big as Real Madrid in the east and I feel extremely proud to belong to this club”.
His time in the Real Madrid academy “My heart is not split. I belong here, in my heart and in my head. It's emotional because I made my debut here but I am here to represent the biggest club in Ukraine and I'm going to bring the team to compete, believing that we have the weapons to win it. They slipped up against Osasuna, but Ancelotti's already said that was an accident. You don't see them slip up twice in a row very often".
Vinicius Tobias “I don't get the chance to watch many games, given our situation. We get reports about what's going on and how things are looking. We're following him and we're going to see what Real Madrid decide in that regard. He's a hugely talented player. He did pre-season with Ancelotti and made a real impression. I hope he keeps playing for Castilla, he's in good hands with Raúl and I have no doubt he'll keep progressing”. Mudryk: “Modrić is the heart of the team” “We have to assess all the information we receive. It's true we've watched one or two Real Madrid games and analysed their tactics. We know Real Madrid's strengths and weaknesses very well and we'll try to take advantage of them. We know it's going to be tough because it will be a very special night. Our aim to be play the best we can and achieve a good result".
“Modrić is the heart and orchestrator of the team. He's an incredibly powerful player and our opposition's play relies very much on him. Both Luka and any of the other players are very strong indeed”.