re: CHAMPIONS ( La10ª ya está ) - The Real Madrid Club de Fútbol 2013-14 Thread

Posted on 3/13/14 at 8:01 pm to TN Bhoy

Posted by Dandy Lion

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Posted on 3/13/14 at 8:01 pm to TN Bhoy

Bale interview in As.

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“I feel comfortable playing out on the right wing. I have played in that position for Tottenham and Wales,” said Gareth Bale on Thursday as he attended reporters after a promotional event in Madrid.

The league title race: “We’re in a good position but we will need to win all of our remaining matches to reach our objective. We have an advantage but there are 11 games left to play. If we continue to play well, we won’t have to worry about the other teams”.

Life in Madrid: “It’s taken me a while to get used to the city and the team. Now I’m enjoying my football and especially the weather”.

The Champions League: “Our objective is to win the Champions League but we need to take it one game at a time; with a little luck we might be able to win it”.

Favourites: “All of the teams left in the competition have the potential to win it. There are some very strong rivals left but no favourites; it’s very open”.

Winning the treble: “We’re still alive in all three competitions and we have a chance of being able to win all three but we have to take each game as it comes”.

The Spanish league: “I’ve been quite surprised by the tactical side of it. Spanish sides don’t tend to play long balls up-field; it’s more about possession, slipping your marker and movement off the ball. That’s what makes the Spanish league interesting for me because it requires a high level”.

Not being able to train pre-season: “Obviously it’s something which I regret. Being able to complete the pre-season is important for any player. I’ve trained hard and now I am in top form. I hope I can maintain it during this decisive part of the season”.

Personal marks out of 10: “I wouldn’t know what to give myself, but I’m happy with how it’s going. I’ve improved a lot and I feel good and I’ve still got margin for improvement”.

Playing on the right wing: “Last season with Tottenham I didn’t play as much on the left, I was playing more down the middle or on the right – like with Wales. I feel comfortable playing on the right wing, I’m happy there”.

Help in settling in: “Luka Modric, who I was with at Tottenham, really helped me a lot at the beginning; he’s a great team mate and gave me a lot of advice. He’s also improved a lot too – he’s a world class player. He’s matured and is playing to an extraordinary level”.