|
|
Fabio Coentrao: Real Madrid are one of the favourites to win the Champions League
The Portugal international says he is prepared to play in any position and sees los Blancos as prime candidates to win Europe's most prestigious club competition
Feb 20, 2012 10:00:00 PM
By Luis Mira
Getty Images
Fabio Coentrao believes that Real Madrid are one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season.
The Spanish giants will take on CSKA Moscow in the round of 16 after securing the best-ever run any team has ever had in the competition's group stage, with a +17 goal record and a perfect 18 points from six matches.
"Madrid have a team with great quality, we have some of the best players and every club in this stage of the Champions League is a favourite, so we are one of the favourites," he said during a press conference on Monday.
Coentrao did not feature in the Primera Division encounter against Racing Santander on Saturday but was not upset at sitting on the bench in the 4-0 win.
"I want to play, I work every day to play, but we have a team with great quality," he added.
"I am prepared for anything, whether I play or not, but the coach is the one to decide.
"What I want is to play, whether it is at left-back or right-back. I want to help the team to win matches."
The Portugal international then added that the freezing conditions in Russia would be handicap for his side.
"The cold weather will make it a hard game and CSKA's quality will also make things difficult for us," he added. "We have to step onto the pitch, whether it is cold or not and leave with a victory."
Tuesday's first-leg clash in Moscow will start at 18.00CET.
The Spanish giants will take on CSKA Moscow in the round of 16 after securing the best-ever run any team has ever had in the competition's group stage, with a +17 goal record and a perfect 18 points from six matches.
|
Make a deposit now and earn up to SGD 388 bonus from 188BET! |
|
Sign up with Ladbrokes for a free bet up to S$100 |
"Madrid have a team with great quality, we have some of the best players and every club in this stage of the Champions League is a favourite, so we are one of the favourites," he said during a press conference on Monday.
Coentrao did not feature in the Primera Division encounter against Racing Santander on Saturday but was not upset at sitting on the bench in the 4-0 win.
"I want to play, I work every day to play, but we have a team with great quality," he added.
"I am prepared for anything, whether I play or not, but the coach is the one to decide.
"What I want is to play, whether it is at left-back or right-back. I want to help the team to win matches."
The Portugal international then added that the freezing conditions in Russia would be handicap for his side.
"The cold weather will make it a hard game and CSKA's quality will also make things difficult for us," he added. "We have to step onto the pitch, whether it is cold or not and leave with a victory."
Tuesday's first-leg clash in Moscow will start at 18.00CET.
| Make a deposit now and earn up to SGD 388 bonus from 188BET! |
|
| Sign up with Ladbrokes for a free bet up to S$100 |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Fan Speak: Have Manchester United lost their appeal?
Man Utd fan En Lim shares her thoughts on whether the Red Devils have lost their appeal to sign foreign marquee players
-
Euro 2012 Dream Team: Ronaldo & Van Persie feature
Goal.com puts together its dream team for this summer's European Championship in Poland and Ukraine
-
Cartoon: Dirk Kuyt the first to be cut loose
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day
-
Meet the Ref: Stephane Lannoy
Goal.com profiles the 12 referees who will be in charge in Poland and Ukraine. Here we take a closer look at French official Stephane Lannoy
-
Meet the Ref: Bjorn Kuipers
Goal.com profiles the 12 referees who will be in charge in Poland and Ukraine. Here we take a closer look at Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers