This Tuesday Pepe announced the match against Atlético Madrid, this Wednesday the match for the 1st round of the Group B of the Champions League, which also includes AC Milan and Liverpool. The center-back said he was glad to be able to return to Spain and hoped to maintain an unknown record – he never lost to Atlético Madrid in Real Madrid.
“The most important thing is to be motivated in the club we are in, which represents the region and Portugal, so we are motivated,” he said.
He played for Real Madrid for many years and never lost at Atlético: “I didn’t know anything about these statistics, I’m happy to be able to return to Spain, it was a very good 10-year career, that’s where mine was born daughters, the Spaniards welcomed me well. But I will defend my club with all my might and enthusiastically help my teammates. “
Which opponent is the hardest hitter: “I don’t choose one, they are all. When I prepare a game, it is done with the utmost care, I know that they will do their best to score, and I will do my best not to concede goals. “
Advanced Braking Recipe: “The recipe is working, that’s all. Work and have fun. “
After the drawing of lots, he told Felix: “We didn’t talk. When we are in the national team, we must represent the country. We can meet tomorrow, but he will try his best for his team, and I will try my best for mine. “
Reaction to the demanding group and the draw: “The reaction … it is not easy, there are no easy games in the Champions League, football is different from what it was 10 or more years ago. All games are demanding. Our goal is to fight and always work to achieve victory wherever you go. “
Will the draw in Madrid be good? “We only know if the draw will be good in the last game. Let’s go, as I said, with ambitions to win, this is an extremely difficult group, and all points will be taken into account. “
Fighting: “We need to be and know the profile of the club, the requirements it requires of us, passion, determination, to represent the region. We are focused on what the coach is asking for. “
