Real Madrid -Baas Carlo Ancelotti has called on the fans to turn the Santiago Bernabeu into a hostile atmosphere prior to their Champions League return leg against Arsenal.
Los Blancos will have to destroy a 3-0 deficit if they have booked their place in the semi-final, a task that only seems realistic for the European champions.
Ancelotti spoke for the enormous collision of Madrid in the Spanish capital: “Tomorrow we need a little bit of everything – quality and a complete version, both physically and collectively. Not one of these things can go wrong.
“The motivation is there, and now I want the player to be calm for the game. I am clear that we will give it all.
“We have the quality to convert this draw, together with the commitment, the experience and the fans.
“The resources are there, and now it’s time to bring our best. Mentally we are doing very well and we need good control over the game.”
Jude Bellingham was the other man opposite the media and he shares the same attitude as his manager, in the conviction that Madrid can overcome the Gunners.
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He added: Arsenal is perhaps a young side, but on the other hand this is a team that is well organized.
‘[Mikel] Arteta has been working with them for a long time, so they have a very clear idea about how to play, both defensive and offensive. And if you have that, you are more focused on what to do.
“I think there is an expectation from Real Madrid that when we come in these holes, we can come back.
“In England it is not so common, but it does happen. The club has done it so often, so the expectations are huge.
“I have heard it a million times since last week, I have seen a million videos – it is really motivating things.
“It’s a night made for Real Madrid.
“A night that would go into history, but also something that people in this part of this world are familiar with.
“Hopefully we can add a special evening.”
