Atmosphere of Confidence at Real Madrid on the Eve of the First Leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals at the Fly Emirates in London. This is how Ancelotti replied in London to journalists' questions.
-We need personality. To do our best. It's an important aspect to execute the match well.
-I didn't talk to Vinícius about the boos, I don't need to. I know he could have played better, but whenever he doesn't, he's better in the next one. He's going to have a great match tomorrow"
Real Madrid and the Titles at Stake
-Valverde is a doubt. He's good in the midfield and on the flank. We'll see where he contributes more to the team.
"We've thought about the penalty issue and tomorrow we'll try to score it"
"I think about preparing the match well, we have an opponent that does many things well: pressure, possession... Prepare it well with a clear plan and execute it well"
"If I didn't believe that Real Madrid can win all the remaining titles, I wouldn't be here. I'd consider a vacation. We're here to fight for all the titles until the end.
Winning... We have to try. If it doesn't go well, think about the next season".
"The Important Thing Is That Florentino Doesn't Get Tired of Me"
"It may be that people get tired of seeing me on Real Madrid's bench. But what matters is that the most important person in this club (Florentino) hasn't gotten tired. What can change the dynamic is that the most important person in this club doesn't get tired".
"We can't think about criticism when we have a match every three days, we've analyzed it and now it's time to prepare this match well. It's 90 very important minutes, not decisive because there are another 90 at Bernabéu"
"Experience in this tournament is very important. Knowledge means you're not afraid of these matches, with this pressure. It's very important to have that experience and players who have played these kinds of matches many times".
"Arsenal is very dangerous on set pieces. We'll try to defend as best as possible. But we can also do damage when we have set pieces".
"There Was No Room at Real Madrid for Odegaard"
"Odegaard is very young. The talent he has now is what he had at 16 years old. Then he had the character, the courage to leave and be one of the best in Europe.
"There was no room for him to show his quality. And he decided to go elsewhere, for the opportunity to go elsewhere to play. To one of the best clubs in the Champions League".
"I thank Arteta for what he said about me. He has taken this team to the top, he has built a complete team. Some do some things well, but complete like Arsenal, there aren't many.
"The other day we rested Asencio because he was exhausted. But injuries haven't allowed us to make the necessary rotations. But the team is fine".