MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro insisted they won’t fall into the entice of believing their Champions League quarter-final in opposition to Chelsea is already wrapped up after they dominated to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge within the first leg.
Chelsea supervisor Thomas Tuchel was very important of his staff after final week’s defeat and stated it “can be not possible” to recuperate from the setback – phrases that didn’t go unnoticed in Real’s dressing room.
“We won’t fall for that,” Casemiro informed a information convention on Monday. “We performed in all probability what was the perfect 90 minutes of our season in London final week and took a significant step nearer to qualifying for the semi-final however we are able to’t get overly assured.
“We all heard what Thomas Tuchel stated. We do not buy it. We know that it will likely be a troublesome sport. They are defending champions and we received’t take this sport evenly, I can guarantee you of that.”
Casemiro warned Real’s supporters to not lose their focus and referred to as on them to pack the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and assist their staff end what they began in London.
“We’ll want our followers to be there and help us from the start,” Casemiro stated. “We cannot get overconfident and want our followers to create an excellent ambiance so we are able to advance to the semi-finals.”
Coach Carlo Ancelotti agreed with Casemiro that they won’t fall for Tuchel placing all of the stress on Real Madrid.
“Chelsea will come right here to rescue the tie, I’ve little question about it,” the Italian informed a information convention when requested if Tuchel was taking part in thoughts video games in opposition to his facet.
“He can say no matter he needs however I’m positive Chelsea will come right here to win, that’s the spirit of soccer, the spirit of huge golf equipment and nice gamers, to by no means quit.
“I’m fortunate to have a gaggle of gamers that know a lot of these video games very well, that something can occur. They are in a very good spirit and pleased with the chance to achieve a Champions League semi-final. But Chelsea are a really robust rival. We should have lots of respect and we’ll have it”.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Ken Ferris)
