Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno said it is “an honour” to play the Champions League semi-final against Juventus.
“It’s a great game, a magnificent night to play in a wonderful stadium on a perfect pitch,” he told Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s first leg in Turin.
“Juventus are a legendary club with a long history against Real Madrid.”
How has Carlo Ancelotti handled the build-up, especially as it is against one of his former clubs?
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno said it is “an honour” to play the Champions League semi-final against Juventus.
“It’s a great game, a magnificent night to play in a wonderful stadium on a perfect pitch,” he told Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s first leg in Turin.
“Juventus are a legendary club with a long history against Real Madrid.”
How has Carlo Ancelotti handled the build-up, especially as it is against one of his former clubs?
“Carlo is a very relaxed man in general, but we all know the importance of this game. It is an honour to play in the Champions League semi-final, the biggest club competition in the world.
“We hope the squad is at the level we think it is to play in the best possible way. It’s tough, as we are playing against a Juve side that has been working together for a long time.”
Alvaro Morata grew up in the Real Madrid youth academy and was sent to Juve in a complicated two-year loan deal with multiple options.
Is it strange for Butragueno to see Morata playing for Juventus against the Merengues tonight?
“We are happy for him, as he’s had a great campaign that without doubt was difficult at the start, as it always is for strikers adapting to Italian football.
“Obviously, we hope this will not be Morata’s night!”