Amid speculation about locker room tension, left-back Álvaro Carreras was put up to face the press ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Olympiacos on Wednesday night, and he said, “the atmosphere
in the locker room is great, we have an incredible atmosphere with the coach, there’s a really good vibe and we have a good relationship, so I’m really happy to be part of this squad”.
Álvaro Carreras on preparing for this fixture
“I’m really happy to be playing my season here and especially in the Champions League. We know they’re a tough team, that we’re going to their home ground and that it’s going to be difficult to win the game.”
Álvaro Carreras on his substantial number of minutes
“Whenever I arrive at a new place, I try and trust that I’m going to perform at my best. I hope there will be many more minutes in a long season like there is here. I trust that it will continue like this.”
Álvaro Carreras on his position
“My position is left back, but I can play center back, wing back, in a back four, a back five… I adapt to whatever the coach asks of me at any given moment.”
Álvaro Carreras on enjoying or analyzing football
“I like to analyze the opponent, the games. I like to analyze them. And I also like to go out and enjoy the beauty of football.”
Álvaro Carreras on whether Real Madrid are more respected outside of Spain
“No team likes playing against Real Madrid. It’s a team with a lot of history and a big name. But we go to every stadium hungry to win, with character and determination.”
