Real Madrid is preparing to challenge Roma in the Champions League, with midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni confirming the importance of the match during the press conference held last afternoon. The player, who participated in the return match at the Olympic Stadium, underlined the difficulty that the Spanish team will have to face against a Roma team that has proven to be a solid and competitive opponent.
Tchouaméni began his interview by talking about the group's mentality: "For us it's an important race, we started well and now we want to win to compete." He later responded to a question about the result against Villarreal, saying he didn't want to talk about that match, but to focus on the fact that "we're frustrated, but we won and that's what's important." When asked if Madrid needed a more creative midfielder, the midfielder reiterated that the team is already elite and that the main objective is "to work as a team and help to win".
During the session, Tchouaméni also commented on the situation in the dressing room, describing it as "a good relationship in the group" and underlining that everyone helps each other. He expressed his desire to always give his all to win the season's titles, but avoided talking about any changes in the composition of the midfield, instead focusing on tomorrow's match. “I'm not talking about this: for me the important thing is to talk about tomorrow's race,” he said.
The player then responded to a more personal question, referring to a possible Roma "thing" that could also play for Real. "We know that we will play against a great team: I see many Roma matches, it will be tough for us as we are also away. However, we will try to win and we can do it," he declared. Regarding criticism, Tchouaméni reiterated that "when you play for Real, they will always be there" and invited us not to think about it and to focus on improving daily.
Finally, the midfielder spoke about mileage coverage statistics, explaining that the team must "run intelligently" and that the amount of meters covered is not the only indicator of performance. He closed the conference by mentioning his relationship with manager José Mourinho, saying that he had had constructive conversations and that he had reached a level of form that helps him contribute to the team's success. With the Champions League in sight, Real Madrid is focusing on tactical preparation and motivating the group, ready to give their all against Roma at the Olympic Stadium.