Quotes from Casemiro

I had a dream to play in the Champions League, so every time I play for Real Madrid, and in the Champions League, I try to enjoy it as much as possible because it's the realisation of a dream.

We know Neymar is a great player, you cannot argue about that.

People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.

I aim to work hard and do my best to try to win with Real Madrid, which is my dream.

When you hear the Champions League anthem, it gives you goosebumps.

When you play regularly, you develop from game to game.

In football, the Champions league semi-final does not allow you to relax.

I always hold my head up high.

Zidane was an idol for me, I grew up watching him play. He always asks me to come out playing the ball and that I don't just sit deep.

Every time I take the field, I know I have to run hard for my mum, because of all the tough times we went through. Only we know how difficult it was.

I couldn't sign for Barca, as I can't play football the way Xavi wants.

I always say that Madrid must have the best players, as this is the best club in the world. But it is not for me to say which players should be signed.

Benitez is a coach with high expectations of his players, he demands a lot and I like that. He knows how to communicate with his players and he is intelligent.

Porto helped me quite a bit but I worked really hard, with lots of enthusiasm and humility and with my mind always focused on returning to Real Madrid. It was a fantastic year on a personal level.

For me it's a pleasure to be trained by Zidane. I am just very thankful for all he has been asking me to do and for helping me to evolve.

Guys come to play against Brazil and want to intimidate, putting their hands on us, talking, wanting to hit us.

When a player joins Real Madrid's first team, they're often under pressure to be an instant success. By joining Castilla, I had the chance to understand the club and get to know the players, the culture, the country and the language.

I left Brazil with the mentality of wanting to win in life.

Our mentality is geared towards winning silverware.

I've got my mother, who I love and who makes me very happy.

Speaking of Cristiano is very easy, we know that he's the best in the world.

It's football. Sometimes it's unfair.

What stands out for me are the chances that Cristiano has created and the desire to score that he always has.

Footballers are always learning new things.