This time, Real Madrid made a good impression. Possible in their first two games against Al-Hilal and Pachuca, to the point of having had to be satisfied with a draw against the Saudi club, the Madrid showed a much more attractive face Thursday evening against Salzburg.
The Merengue certainly had to wait until the end of the first period to finally find the fault, but their 3-0 victory acquired against the Austrians suffered from no dispute and Xabi Alonso did not hide his satisfaction. “I am obviously happier than after the match against Al-Hilal. We are improving and the players were very good tonight ”he said after the match.
For this third match, the Spanish coach innovated. The former midfielder has indeed evolved with a defense with three, which earned Aurélien Tchouamed to evolve at the heart of the defense. The Frenchman got out of it with the honors but quickly annoyed himself in front of a journalist after an unwelcome question.
“You really think I'm going to tell you yes”
“Do you already think of a semi-final against PSG?” “, He was asked when Real Madrid already has an appointment with Juventus in the round of 16. “Do you really think I'm going to tell you yes, sincerely?” The most important thing is the next match, we play against Juventus, a European and world top team. We will have to prepare ourselves ”, Did he dryly answered.
And in the event of a victory against Juve, Real Madrid could also have a lot to do in the quarterfinals since the Merengue will face the winner of the duel between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey.
For its part, PSG, which has an appointment with Inter Miami this Sunday, will face the winner of the round of 16 between Bayern Munich and Flamengo.
