Modric, myself, in this kind of game we had to kill it. That is what is important for us and then we will have time to think about the final. The whole season we have been in the Champions League spots from the beginning to the end.
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“When I came here, I didn’t think I would only stay for three years”, he said.
Vidal was scathing in his remarks after the match, saying the Spanish team doesn’t deserve to be in the UEFA Champions League final at the expense of Bayern.
“Every day I learn from him – he’s turned me into a victor”.
“Madrid has improved its record, duplicating its success in case another city – Milan, Manchester or London – tries to equal it”.
In 10 competitive matches since that clash in Lisbon, Atletico have lost just once to their fierce rivals – a 1-0 Champions League reverse last April that sent Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
“We’ve always been behind Zidane because he is a humble person who likes to listen, and that always makes things easier”.
Barca’s superior goal difference means they could theoretically be crowned champions by 7pm if they win their home game against local rivals Espanyol, while Atletico lose and Real Madrid fail to win.
He said: “You always feel that you can do it better, especially for me”.
Barca have once again had a week to prepare for their game and coach Luis Enrique can expect another tough encounter against a side who used extremely physical tactics to draw 0-0 in the first meeting between the two sides this season.
The Chilean lamented his side’s luck as Gareth Bale’s intended cross deflected off Fernando and looped over the helpless Joe Hart for the only goal of the tie.
But despite having over seventy minutes to score a crucial away goal in the Bernabeu, City failed to register a single shot on target, forcing manager Manuel Pellegrini to defend his team’s cautious approach to the game.
“Maybe they lacked a bit of ambition going forward”. There are no regrets, we worked very well for 90 minutes.
City will take on North London outfit Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday evening.
“I think it is a special season because we have reached the semis”, he added.
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With Casemiro and Karim Benzema playing no part, Zidane went on to say they were close, but they wouldn’t be held off for the Champions League final as we have important La Liga games first.
