Quotes About Real Madrid

Since Carlo Ancelotti has arrived, he had emphasised hard work and intensity, and now that is what Real Madrid are associated with. He has playing experience, which makes him different to other coaches.

I saw James Rodriguez play for the Colombian national team. I saw him play for Real Madrid and for Bayern, too. For me he's a fantastic player, a sensational player, intelligent, a player, who, if you let him play the way he likes, for sure, he'll do a lot for the Premier League.

I don't think about anything other than focusing at Real Madrid.

At Real Madrid it is difficult to be defensive and this is my main priority.

Toulouse expanded my game. You were given a freedom to play and express yourself on the field. Toulouse is the biggest club in Europe, rugby's equivalent of Real Madrid. Their game has always been about offloading and running but it is also physical, the complete 'package. It was always exciting, no matter how close a game was.

In a team like Real Madrid, arguments always arise when things are not going well.

I've liked Real Madrid since the days when Zidane, the Brazilian Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Fernando Hierro were around. I've been following them religiously since then.

I like Sergio Ramos, who plays Real Madrid.

I do not hate them or anything. I have a lot of respect for Real Madrid, but I always want to beat them.

I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

Defending for a team as offensive as Real Madrid isn't that easy.

I am absolutely happy to train Real Madrid. I have a wonderful challenge.

I said yes to Real Madrid while keeping my responsibility to the national team. I was completely honest.

It's always special to return to Real Madrid because I've always considered it as being home. It's where I grew up, learned my trade, and the club has played a big part in who I am today.

I'm the Real Madrid coach, and the demands are huge.

If I do not have the option of Barca and I have to go to Real Madrid, I do not close any doors.

When there is a Brazilian who is lighting things up, he is at Real Madrid before you know it!

The best managers out there at the moment are Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho but they are at other clubs - Real Madrid and Barcelona.

I prefer beating Real Madrid to beating Manchester City!

Barcelona and Real Madrid wingers, these are the big players at the big clubs and you have to watch them. They are at a top level. I'm not going to say they inspire me, but I take things from them.

I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.

As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.

Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.