Real Madrid icon Luka Modrić spoke to the media ahead of the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, and was asked if this week was the quietest week of build-up to a final for some time. “It’s not the quietest, I’m sure,” he responded. “Everyone is putting us up as favorites, but that’s not the case, I see it as 50-55%. Dortmund is a big team that has had a great season in the Champions League and will make it difficult. We need to concentrate and to show it on the pitch.”
Modrić on the feeling in the camp
“We are very happy to be here, with a lot of confidence to face the most important game of the year. I hope we do well.”
Modrić on equalling Paco Gento’s six European Cups
“Unimaginable. We are enjoying this moment, we feel happy and ambitious. We have one more small step to take and we have to take it as a team. To have six Champions League titles would be impressive.”
Modrić on a quiet week of preparations
“It’s not the quietest, I’m sure. Everyone is putting us up as favorites, but that’s not the case, I see it as 50-55%. Dortmund is a big team that has had a great season in the Champions League and will make it difficult. We need to concentrate and to show it on the pitch.”
Modrić on the team’s spirit to come from behind
“We prefer to go ahead! But we have shown that when things don’t go well, we keep fighting, until the end. That we find ways to turn games around. Always with fight and commitment.”
Modrić on returning to London
“It’s always special to come back to London and go to Wembley, a magnificent stadium. I’m looking forward to the game. And that’s it.”
