The second leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig tonight will witness Dani Olmo’s return to his homeland. The 25-year-old player is from Barcelona and spent 7 years training at La Masia before suddenly turning to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb’s youth team. Olmo is no stranger to many players in the Real squad because he was and is a teammate on the Spanish team.

Returning to the interview, Olmo had quite interesting shares, both about RB Leipzig’s ability to come back (lost 0-1 at home in the first leg), as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the stars. in the Real squad. He also talked about fellow coach Xabi Alonso, who is famous with Bayer Leverkusen. Football would like to briefly translate the main ideas of this interview.

On the first leg against Madrid: “In the first leg we had a few chances, but in the end we still didn’t get a good result. Brahim (Diaz)’s goal was very impressive. However, it is still a reversible result. We all hope, even though we know it is difficult.”

On the second leg: “I don’t want to reveal too much about our approach at the Bernabeu. But those who have followed the team for a long time know how we will play. We won’t change too much after all. We know that the match at the Bernabeu will be very different, but we are completely confident because in the first leg we made it difficult for them. Hopefully we will score a goal and keep a clean sheet.”

Most impressive Real player: “I have always been a big fan of Luka Modric. But this year they have many impressive players. Vinicius, Bellingham… it is difficult to point out which name is the most impressive.

On Bellingham: “That’s the type of player we always have to pay attention to. We know him very well, because we played against him when he was at Dortmund. But when he arrived in Madrid he still surprised us. In Germany Bellingham often plays deeper, but in Madrid he often plays high, sometimes as a number 9. He is still a difference-maker. One of the best players at the moment. The goals he scored, his importance in Madrid, it was all so impressive.”

Favorite position: “I’m used to playing closer to the middle in Leipzig. With the national team I often play on the wing, or as a number 9… In Barcelona’s youth teams I also often play as a winger. In general, I can play in any position on the offensive line. Now with De la Fuente (Spanish team head coach – PV) I am also ranked as a midfielder.”

Which Real player do you want to get rid of the most?: “Vinicius, who just scored a double. But if possible, I would like to eliminate every player. Kroos, then Rodrygo… there are too many players I don’t want to face tonight… But if I had to choose just one, I would choose Vinicius. He always knows how to make a difference in attack.”

Xabi Alonso: “Since he came to Bayer Leverkusen we have seen a big change in them. Maybe the fact that Bayer is leading Munich by 10 points surprises us, but it is very clear that this is a team on the way to reaching the highest peak.

Back in Spain: “I keep talking about this, that coming back to play Spanish football, close to family and friends, is really great.”