Atletico Madrid will have Rodrigo de Paul available for the Champions League round on Wednesday from 16 second stage against Real Madrid, which is a huge boost for their chances of continuing to the quarterfinals.
The Paul suffered a knock during the weekend defeat at Getafe and Atleti was worried that he missed against Real Madrid, but he is ready and available. According to Diario, he spoke about that injury.
“I feel very good, it was a blow and it was only that. Nothing else. “
De Paul also gave his assessment of the upcoming confrontation against Real Madrid.
“Everything is fundamental, even more for a draw like this. The mental part has its relevance, but also the tactical, the physical … it is a set, it doesn't have to do with just one thing. We must be prepared in all aspects to achieve what we want, namely to continue.
“First, above all, when you have this kind of match, you also have to enjoy it because you don't always play them. Understanding that to achieve what we want, we all have to be together, it does not depend on a player or one thing. Games of this size are won as a team. After experiencing other important games, I am convinced that this is a team where we all feel important, in 90 minutes we need everyone, we are committed to the cause. And it can be a great evening for all Athleticos. “
Jude Bellingham was suspended for the first stage of last week in the Santiago Bernabeu, but he will start with the Metropolitano. The Paul spoke about the match-up against the English attacking midfielder.
“Real Madrid has all players of the highest level, which leads you to have concentration and concern about playing against them. Bellingham has different characteristics, he can also play and Modric, Tchouameni too. They have different characteristics, but play at a very high level. I don't look at who stands for me so much because they are great, as I do with what I have to do. “
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