Head coach Paris Saint Germain Unai Emery is convinced that his team is able to beat Madrid Real Madrid in the away match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.
"The upcoming game is a real opportunity for us. We want to continue to grow and now play play-off matches against European champions, against 11-time champions. So this is a good chance to show who we are, where we are and where we want to go, "said Emery.
"We are opposed to the champion of this tournament. Historically, Real is the best team in the Champions League. We respect both the players of Real Madrid, and the Madrid team as a whole. I'm sure my players will be able to show their strong qualities. We are ready to win this match ".
"I will enjoy this match. I am fully confident in my team. It will be hard for us, but I hope that we will be able to show the full strength of our team by overcoming the pressure of ".
"This match will be held at a suitable time for us, as we are now determined to take the next step forward. And now we have the opportunity to prove this. It's always nice to play with a strong opponent, and now we will face the current champion. Stronger opponent can not think of ".
"I expect a very intense match. There are two teams, filled with world-class players, each of which can decide the fate of the meeting. We are waiting for a big game, and we need to go to a new level ".
"The Champions League is unique, it's the hardest to win. I moved to Paris for these matches: to go on, play and prove my class in fights with the strongest players of the world. This is what we will do. I always wanted to enjoy such games. I have no doubt that tomorrow we will be able to show ourselves ".
"I expect that tomorrow, Real Madrid will put out the strongest squad that will be very strong. This is Real Madrid, they will choose the team that, in their opinion, will be able to win the match.
Perhaps the trio of the BBC will start the match from the first minute, and perhaps at some point in the game it will not be on the field in full ".
The first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain will be held on Wednesday, February 14. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.
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