Real Madrid face an uphill task if they are to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for the sixth consecutive year following their shock 2-0 defeat to Wolfsburg in the first leg. Wolfsburg weren’t so successful at the weekend as a 1-1 draw at home to Mainz all but ended their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League through the Bundesliga.
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Real coach Zinedine Zidane was full of praise for his red-hot striker. Real Madrid had faced a lot of criticism for their under par performance just about a week ago. “We played with intensity in the opening minutes and we scored two quick goals”. “If it was the case that Real had underestimated us in the first leg, they definitely won’t do that again”, he said. I said it would be a magical night and it was what happened. However, that could change if Madrid don’t play well enough early on, given that they need to play well and score often if they want to beat Wolfsburg.
“The feelings are of a job well done because it was not easy, but I am very happy and proud of what the players did tonight”, added Zidane.
The Real players have cranked up the atmosphere before the match at the Bernabeu with defender Dani Carvajal saying it would be like a war, but Zidane is wary of his players becoming over-excited during the match.
Real Madrid will take on Getafe in their next La Liga match.
With Madrid trailing 2-0 from last week’s first leg, Ronaldo produced a magnificent individual showing on Tuesday, his hat trick sealing a 3-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu to ensure progression.
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“What we have to do is to concentrate from the first minute until the last and be determined to show people who we are”. Now we can just try to win every game between now and the end of the season’. The players know the game that we have to play. “I have always said it, despite not having the best run, Ronaldo is crucial”, Ramos said after the game.
