These were Zinédine Zidane's words in the press conference ahead of Tuesday's match against Liverpool:
Zidane: "It's a 180-minute final, there are two games. For us the important thing is tomorrow's game, we don't look beyond tomorrow. We want to do well and think only about this game."
"I don't think Hazard's return was rushed, in the end it's how the player feels. Now we'll do things little by little, I need all my players, always. I like to have everyone healthy. I hope to get him back as soon as possible."
"Everyone here knows how to play, they have earned the right to be here & play for this great club, they are the best. There is a lot of chemistry between the players and it shows on the field."
"Klopp is a great coach, he has experience, the work he has done with his career and Liverpool. Everyone has their way. I don't have to do things like him or him like me. I look at everyone, I saw many things when I was doing my course."
"Kiev Final? We don't think about the past, it's over. Tomorrow there is a game and for both teams, it is different for them and for us too. We must take it as such. We prepare for a different match."
"I don't know what happened at Cádiz-Valencia, I wasn't at the stadium. If we talk about racism, we must have zero tolerance...not just for words, but at all levels, all behaviours."
"Klopp has achieved great things, even before the final in Kiev. I said it, when I did my coaching course I saw Klopp's career. Each coach has his system and you don’t have to copy the others. He has a very particular way."
Zidane: "Liverpool's injuries? There are other players who can make up for the injured ones. We also have had many, but the strength is in our team. There will always be someone who is injured."
Nacho, who has been one of the best performing players in the past few weeks, said his own words about the game and not only:
"I dream of continuing to play games in this shirt, since I was little it has been the club of my life and being here, being part of it, is magical. Tomorrow is a special occasion to continue adding victories."
"The team is showing its strength in any system, we adapt to what the coach asks for. We have a winning streak. With whatever system we must respond on the field. We have a good dynamic and tomorrow is a night to continue with confidence."
"You could say that I'm at my best. If I have to stay with an important moment, this can be it. I feel important, with confidence. You have to take advantage of these moments, which are beautiful, especially for a youth player like me."
"Whether Madrid renew Ramos, sign a defender or not are decisions that I have to think about over the summer, it’s normal as any player would. I'm happy, I have this year and one more. Then I will make the best decision for me."
"In general, the four forwards (Salah, Mane, Firmino & Jota) are among the best in the world. Sure, everyone from Liverpool has a revenge spirit and will want to beat us, but we have the same desire to win this tie."
"We care very little if we are thought of as favourites or not. We focus on winning tomorrow, getting through the tie. But being favourites or not we leave it to you, the people. We know what it means to represent Real Madrid in games like these."
"If the conditions are met to retire at Madrid, I would be delighted. I like to go season by season. I've never had it easy. I am happy, at home. Over the summer, we will make the best decision."
"The coach recently said that we had the right to be respected. A few days have passed and we are 3 points behind the leader. Much remains to be played. We deserve respect and that they let us fight for LaLiga and the Champions League."
"In this club, we live with pressure every day. We try to handle it as best as possible so that when the end of the season comes, we lift a title."
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