“I don’t want a statue in Madrid, my story is done”

Marcelo and Courtois accompanied Ancelotti before the media at the press conference prior to the Champions League final between Madrid and Liverpool.

The situation

The Champions League final between Madrid and Liverpool is approaching and all the protagonists have already passed the final exam before the media prior to the match. At 6:45 p.m., Marcelo and Courtois appeared escorting Carlo Ancelotti and answered the questions raised by those present. The importance of Carletto, of Benzema, the nerves prior to the final…

Marcelo

On his possible fifth Champions League : “I am very excited, we have been playing this competition for a long time and we know how important it is to be able to play in a final. The season is wonderful, we deserve to be here. The desire is increasing”.

About his future : “Everyone knows my passion and my love for the club of my life, which is Madrid. Fluminense was in its time, it gave me everything at the beginning. Madrid has given me everything too. I won’t say now what I think. I don’t want a statue, my story is made in Madrid, and I will continue to do so. After the final, we’ll see what we do”.

Benzema : “We know the quality that Karim has, he is having a season. He has been playing very well for a long time. He is a leader, just with his character, with his presence, he helps the team a lot. Not only this season, with very nice football” .

Nerves : “I’ve been nervous since we got to the final. We know what it’s like to defend this club in a final. At night, before the game, it increases.”

The role of the Brazilians : “Having Brazilians in a Champions League final, it is always a source of pride for the country. I hope more come to play this tournament. That they enjoy the Brazilians and football a lot, a Champions League final, which is something very pretty”.

Ancelotti : “I’ve known him for eight years, I’ve had and am lucky enough to train with him. He understands football very well and knows how to manage the locker room. It’s normal that we all want to play. This season we haven’t had almost any problems, the coach He leaves us alone, he tells us the truth. That gives us confidence to work”.