Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Benzema, Xabi Alonso, Albiol, Granero, Arbeloa and Garay are about to discover just how majestic the Bernabeu is when it rolls out the red carpet for the Champions League. These eight players will hear the Champions League anthem for the first time in their new home when Real Madrid host Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday. Eight stars whose only goal is to overcome all the obstacles en route to the 22 May final in their own stadium.
After a 29-story elevator ride and a two story hike, the players made it to the roof of the Torre Europa, where they silently looked out in amazement at the views offered by such a vantage point. "Seeing the Bernabeu from here is absolutely incredible," said Kaka as he snapped a picture with his mobile. "I have never seen anything like it. The view is amazing," added Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Playing the Champions League for Real Madrid is a dream come true," whispered Garay, "Real Madrid will return to where it belongs." Pointing down towards the stadium, Arbeloa commented, "That down there is Real Madrid’s stadium, where 95 percent of footballers dream about playing. It is one of the most special pitches in the world." Benzema has already played on it and didn’t hold back his thoughts. "This is a great team full of talented players. We want to win this title which means so much to everyone," said the Frenchman.
Raul Albiol is "anxious to hear the Champions League anthem and for the match to begin." From another point on the roof, Granero commented, "We have plenty of reasons to be excited. We can do some great things in Europe." "Yes. Of course we can win this Champions League," responded Xabi Alonso.
Players and Madridistas believe it is possible, and half the battle is already won with the talent and excitement generated by the squad. The rest of the road won’t be easy and plenty of obstacles still remain, but from the apex of the Spanish capital and with the stadium at your feet, it is easy to envisage Real Madrid being crowned the champion of Europe at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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"Playing the Champions League for Real Madrid is a dream come true," whispered Garay, "Real Madrid will return to where it belongs." Pointing down towards the stadium, Arbeloa commented, "That down there is Real Madrid’s stadium, where 95 percent of footballers dream about playing. It is one of the most special pitches in the world." Benzema has already played on it and didn’t hold back his thoughts. "This is a great team full of talented players. We want to win this title which means so much to everyone," said the Frenchman.
Raul Albiol is "anxious to hear the Champions League anthem and for the match to begin." From another point on the roof, Granero commented, "We have plenty of reasons to be excited. We can do some great things in Europe." "Yes. Of course we can win this Champions League," responded Xabi Alonso.
Players and Madridistas believe it is possible, and half the battle is already won with the talent and excitement generated by the squad. The rest of the road won’t be easy and plenty of obstacles still remain, but from the apex of the Spanish capital and with the stadium at your feet, it is easy to envisage Real Madrid being crowned the champion of Europe at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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