Nacho: ‘Real Madrid players are very excited to play in the Champion League final’

Real Madrid captain affirmed that Los Blancos players are not worried at all, but on the contrary, they are looking forward to the Champions League final.

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Real Madrid is closer than ever to their historic 15th Champions League title, when in just a few days they will face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in the Champions League final of the 2023/24 season.

Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez will have the honor of lifting the championship trophy if Los Blancos win. In the latest interview with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Nacho shared about the team spirit and the atmosphere in the dressing room before the upcoming final.

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When asked about the feelings of himself and his teammates, Nacho Fernandez expressed extreme excitement: “I’m very happy to participate in another final and continue to write history for my team.” We are very excited to compete.”

“Winning the Champions League is the best thing you can achieve with a club. We feel very happy, proud and ready to win. We always keep a positive attitude and understand the difficulty of the final. This could be a great match,” he added.

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The Spaniard said all members of the team dream of playing in the final, and anticipation increases as the match day approaches.

“All year long, we only thought about winning another Champions League title, but it was not easy. Round of 16, quarterfinals,… Real Madrid had to face opponents. Very strong defense. As the final approaches, the feeling of suspense increases,” the 34-year-old defender shared.

Talking about coach Carlo Ancelotti, Nacho Fernandez believes that the Italian strategist’s philosophy is completely consistent with Real Madrid’s values, and no one is better than him at reducing tension in the dressing room.

“He is a coach who fits perfectly with the values that this club has. Ancelotti is the perfect person to keep the players happy and calm,” he said.

“We keep winning, and for a club like Real Madrid – that’s a daily requirement.”

Nacho emphasized that over the years, Los Blancos have proven through their actions that nothing is impossible until the very end.

“Wearing these colors means a lot. This is a top club, and there are many important values on display, but the most important is the spirit of hard work, sacrifice and never compromise. Now give up in the face of difficulties.

“We have proven many times that no matter how difficult the situation is, Real Madrid does not give up until the last moment. We always believe in the team’s abilities and do our best in every match.” .

The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will take place at Wembley Stadium, at 2:00 a.m. on June 2.