Courtois and Marcelo: “Thanks to Ancelotti we have no problem”

If Ancelotti is recognized for one thing, it is his ability to create a beautiful atmosphere in the locker room. There are no cracks in the Real Madrid team, and the Italian has a lot of responsibilities: “Thanks to him we don’t have any problems. Sometimes it’s not easy because we all want to play and be important, but he managed it well”, he explained. Marcelo, an opinion shared by Courtois, who appreciated the relaxed atmosphere experienced throughout the season.

The Belgian goalkeeper is playing his second Champions League final after losing to Atlético de Madrid in 2014 in Lisbon: “Now I’m in the good part of history,” he said, generating some smiles in the room. After much involvement, Courtois, a lifesaver for Real Madrid, wants to end his career with a victory in Paris that will end a year to remember. Liverpool, however, will not give up anytime soon.

Although he won’t be playing, Marcelo maintains his enthusiasm: “We’ve been playing this competition for a long time and we know the importance of reaching the final. We deserve to be,” he said. This is the Brazilian winger’s last match, which Real will not renew: “A statue or another contract? Madrid is the club of my life. You don’t have to have a statue. My story is over whether I stay or not. I’ve given my all for the club. “

The experience is valuable and rewarding, but it doesn’t stop someone from being nervous on a date like this: “Since we removed City they have started to multiply,” he admits, although at Real Madrid anyone lives more calm with Benzema as a teammate. For many, worthy of the Ballon d’Or: “The quality and leadership he has is not new. There is no need to speak more or less. His presence has helped a lot”, concluded the two players.