Modric: “We are about to do something historic and wonderful”

Luka ModricReal Madrid footballer, ensured this Tuesday, the eve of the match against City of Manchesterthat when he looks at his teammates in these types of games he sees “confidence and calmness”, and his team feels “comfortable“at the most important meeting of Champions League.

“We have very good feelings, we really want the game to start. We have to enjoy it and live these moments to the fullest. What we are doing playing semis and finals is something big and we have to enjoy it,” he said Modric at a press conference.

“All these titles that we won, that’s a lot to say, but it also speaks of our effort, of behavior. It’s clear that you don’t always win, but what we do and our attitude in situations where you don’t win is also very important . The titles of ‘Champions’, of the League, of the Cup, this is something that makes us happy and proud. It is to admire what we have done”, he highlighted.

Real Madrid arrived at the Etihad, in their eleventh ‘Champions’ semifinal in the last thirteen years, with a 1-1 first leg.

“We have played this type of games many times, finals, semifinals. What I see in my teammates and my coach trust and calmnessfull faith in us, in our character, in our qualities”, assured the Croatian, who, if he wins another Champions League, will equal, like his teammates Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal or Nacho Fernández , Paco Gento with six European Cups .

“Of course you have all those things in your mind, it gives you extra motivation. Just playing real Madridthis kind of match motivates you. When you know you’re close to another final you want to give it your all. We are about to do something historic, wonderful,” he stressed.

“We are comfortable in these games. Historically, Madrid prefers this competition, like That is why we have won so many titles in recent years”, added Modric.

The midfielder was injured a few weeks ago, jeopardizing his participation in the final of Copa del Rey and in the ‘Champions’ semifinals, but a recovery against the clock brought him back in goal.

“When I was injured, I wanted to do everything to play these games, in the Cup and in the semifinals. I still remember in 2015 when I was injured before the Atlético and Juve games, and I didn’t want to miss it. That’s why ‘ ve done something different, because of the advice from some friends, and it has gone well. I was able to return earlier than I thought and I am very happy. I feel good and I don’t have any discomfort”, he explained.