The Spanish international of Arsenal spoke with The Guardian about the Champions League collision with Real Madrid.
Mikel Merino is one of the Arsenal stars that are confronted with Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The Spanish international spoke about that competition in the Guardian pages.
“We know the history of Madrid, but we must know that we are also very good, that we improve, and that we can beat everyone,” said Mikel Merino and added: “We are enthusiastic. We dominated most matches, we were very good at qualifying, and we have succeeded in resting some players in the second leg. We are self -confident.”
Mikel Merino emphasized Real Madrid's ability to revive in the Champions League. “It is a gift. From the outside you can feel that they live on the edge, but perhaps it is different: staying calm if someone is vulnerable, in chaos, is a talent; having maturity, the stability to manage the moment and not to be a crisis, to make it think: come and when it comes, we will win.
The Spanish player plays as a number nine for Arsenaal due to injuries. “Injuries can't be an excuse, but the season can't be explained without them. The fact that I'm playing as a center forward … was the plan. Liverpool has played very well, winning practicals. We Changed It In The Champions League, “Said Merino, Who Now Plays For The National Team and Agrees with Asencio, Whom He Will Face In The Champions League:” I've Seen It On Television, But It's Good to see it up close.
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