Post by house on Feb 15, 2017 9:18:43 GMT
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes that another crown of the Champions League is within reach for Los Blancos.
The defending champions Madrid will face Napoli in the round of 16 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night as they look for the title No.12.
"We know how hard this competition is," said Zidane.
"If you put in a good performance in a match of a tie, that does not mean you will continue to win the competition.
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"You have to take one step at a time, one game at a time, because each team in the Champions League wants to win the title.
"It's a very hard and long journey.
"We are on the right track, we almost have a perfectly fit team.
"It makes my job more difficult in choosing the team.
"But we are ready, and the Champions League is within our reach once again."
Meanwhile, midfielder Luka Modric is approaching his 200th appearance in Madrid.
Croatian reflected on his time at the club, saying he has matured as a player.
"He (200 appearances) is a good figure, I hope I will play much more for the club," said Modric.
"I'm sure I've improved as a footballer, on and off the pitch too.
"It's good to be here in this city, alongside great footballers and coaches.
"You improve and mature and grow as a player. I am very pleased with my contributions so far.
"I hope I can continue to do this for many years to come."
The defending champions Madrid will face Napoli in the round of 16 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night as they look for the title No.12.
"We know how hard this competition is," said Zidane.
"If you put in a good performance in a match of a tie, that does not mean you will continue to win the competition.
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"You have to take one step at a time, one game at a time, because each team in the Champions League wants to win the title.
"It's a very hard and long journey.
"We are on the right track, we almost have a perfectly fit team.
"It makes my job more difficult in choosing the team.
"But we are ready, and the Champions League is within our reach once again."
Meanwhile, midfielder Luka Modric is approaching his 200th appearance in Madrid.
Croatian reflected on his time at the club, saying he has matured as a player.
"He (200 appearances) is a good figure, I hope I will play much more for the club," said Modric.
"I'm sure I've improved as a footballer, on and off the pitch too.
"It's good to be here in this city, alongside great footballers and coaches.
"You improve and mature and grow as a player. I am very pleased with my contributions so far.
"I hope I can continue to do this for many years to come."