Marquinhos: '90 minutes like warriors'
The Paris Saint-Germain defender spoke at the pre-match press conference ahead of the quarter final of the UEFA Champions League against Atalanta, on Wednesday 12 August at 21h at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon. Highlights.
PREPARATION
"The squad has prepared in the best way possible, with motivation and enthusiasm. We have had some good sessions in preparation for this match. We are in good shape, I think we are ready for this huge match. With serenity, enthusiasm and bravery, we will add in all of the ingredients needed to put in a great performance."
CONTEXT
"I think that like in the second leg against Dortmund, we will need to be focussed. It's a shame for football, for the spectacle and the supporters... even my family hasn't been able to come! But no matter the conditions, we will need to head out onto the pitch knowing what we need to do. And we will. We need to put in a huge performance and ignore the context surrounding the match to go out and get the win."
KNOCKOUT MATCH
"I like this kind of match where you have to give your all, have the right strategy and not shy away from the battles. I think we are ready, the team is good. We will need to do everything to ensure that we have no regrets. We have 90 minutes to put in a good performance and obtain the right result. 90 minutes like warriors, 90 minutes during which we will need to give our all in order to win and secure a place in the semi-finals."