The Galacticos v1.0 players have put their weight behind Jose Mourinho’s charges to claim a UEFA Champions League final berth at the Allianz Arena.
Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Santiago Bernabeu for their Champions League semi-final second leg fixture, trailing behind the visitors 1-2 in the double header.
The Spanish giants go into the match on the back of a heroic victory at the Camp Nou but will need to get a good result against the Bavarian giants to secure a place in the elite European club competition’s final.
Former player and current Sporting Director, Zinedine Zidane, took out time to talk on the subject and stated that he is eagerly anticipating the semi-final second leg.
Continuing on the topic, the 2006 FIFA World Cup finalists reflected that the stage is set for Jose Mourinho’s men to claim at memorable victory.
The retired attacking midfielder reminisced about the atmosphere at the Bernabeu when the home side scores a goal and believes the current crop of players will not disappoint the Madridista in the crunch encounter.
"To have defended the Real Madrid shirt is unique," the World Cup winner began. "To have beaten a player with skill is thrilling. To score a goal in the Bernabeu is magical.”
"But there is something that leaves me speechless, it is when you are convinced that you will win a game. You will win this game."
Zidane’s colleague at the Bernabeu, Luis Figo, also shared his thoughts on the Champions League fixture and echoed the sentiments of his much heralded former teammate.
However, the retired http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 international went further ahead and claimed that Real Madrid will be eventually crowned European champions come the end of May.
"Real Madrid will be champions," Figo said while talking to reports.
"With the advantage they have secured, it will be very hard for the title to slip through their fingers."
The win against Pep Guardiola’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 have lifted the spirits in the Spanish capital and Jose Mourinho’s men are gunning for more glory after virtually securing La Liga title.
Champions League fixture between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will kick off at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, April 25.
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