unique moment. But we\u2019re here to play our game and try to spring a surprise,\u2019 he began.<\/p>\n
Facing Carlo Ancelotti, a veritable icon on the touchline, is an honour for the Salzburg coach. \u2018It\u2019s an immense privilege to come up against a coach of his calibre. He\u2019s made football history, but it\u2019s also a chance for us to show what we can do,\u2019 he said. For Letsch, the objective is clear: to keep his team focused, despite the aura of the Bernab\u00e9u and the stars of Madrid. \u2018Mbapp\u00e9 and Vinicius are exceptional players, but they are not alone. Real are a powerful team. We\u2019ll have to stay disciplined and limit our mistakes,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Thomas Letsch (Salzburg coach): \u201cReal Madrid have no weaknesses. There have been games where they haven\u2019t been at 100%, but in other games they\u2019ve been at their best. When we talk about Real Madrid playing badly, it\u2019s because they\u2019ve set the standard very high.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/wTfuA45oFdMadrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 21, 2025<\/p>\n
\u2018I have the key to beating Real Madrid\u2019<\/p>\n
Thomas Letsch knows that against Real Madrid, the slightest mistake can be costly. \u2018They only need a moment to make the difference. It\u2019ll be up to us to be rigorous, avoid losing the ball unnecessarily and manage their transitions well,\u2019 he said. But the RB Salzburg coach has faith in his team and believes they will surprise everyone at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u2018We have to face a team that is one of the best in the world. We have to avoid unnecessary losses, avoid our transitions and our speed. They just need a little chance to score. But I believe in my team. I have the recipe to beat Real Madrid,\u2019 he added. Alongside his analysis, Letsch also paid tribute to Toni Kroos, who recently announced his retirement. \u2018He is one of the greatest players Germany has ever known. His intelligence, his consistency\u2026 he\u2019s an inspiration,\u2019 he said.Thomas Letsch: \u201cWir kommen als FC Salzburg zum amtierenden Champions League-Sieger. Wir freuen uns aber darauf, bei einem der gr\u00f6\u00dften Klubs der Welt zu spielen. Wir wissen, dass wir klarer Au\u00dfenseiter sind, wollen uns aber mutig und von unserer besten Seite zeigen, wenn wir\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/bb7blc8m0D<\/p>\n
\u2014 FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) January 21, 2025<\/p>\n
For Letsch, this model of excellence embodies the values he wishes to pass on to his players: hard work, humility and perseverance. Thomas Letsch is well aware of the scale of the task. Beating Real Madrid at home is a feat that few teams can boast. But the coach is approaching the challenge with confidence and enthusiasm: \u2018It\u2019s a joy to experience a moment like this. Whatever the result, we want to come away from this match with no regrets. And if Salzburg manage to make history, it will be an evening whose echoes will reverberate far beyond the Bernabeu. A lesson in courage for underdogs who dare to dream big.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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