Real Madrid left back Marcelo says the game against Wolfsburg this evening is like a cup final already.
Los Blancos take on the Bundesliga outfit in Germany in the first leg of the quarter final tie and will be hopeful of getting a positive result to take back to defend at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.
Wolfsburg are appearing at this stage of the competition for the first time and Marcelo told a press conference on Tuesday that the German side would be up for the game.
He stated: “They’re going to put us under a lot of pressure, as will their fans. This one isn’t a lesser game, it’s one that we’re approaching as if it was a cup final. We’re expecting a tough game in which they’ll put us under a lot of pressure. We’re clear on what we’ve got to do. We’re going to give our all to ensure we put in a good performance.”
And he continued: “It’s important not to concede. The team is in good shape, we’re very focused on what we’ve got to do and what our coach is asking of us. If we manage not to concede tomorrow it will be a big step in the right direction.”
