The coach of first-time quarter-finalists Wolfsburg, Dieter Hecking has vowed to "annoy" Real Madrid, playing their 33rd such tie and fresh from winning at Barcelona.
First-time quarter-finalists Wolfsburg host Real Madrid, in their 33rd such tie.
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking ready to "annoy" the ten-time winners, Hecking will not say if defender Naldo will be fit
Zinédine Zidane's side ended Barcelona's 39-match unbeaten run on April 2. Zidane cautions his players against complacency, warning Wolfsburg can "hurt us"Possible lineups:
Wolfsburg: Benaglio; Träsch, Dante, Knoche, Rodriguez; Guilavogui, Gustavo; Schürrle, Arnold (Vieirinha), Draxler; Kruse.
Out: Bendtner (released), Jung (knee), Caligiuri (leg)
Doubtful: Naldo (match fitness), Caligiuri (adductors)
Misses next match if booked: Caligiuri
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Real Madrid: Navas, Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.
Out: Varane (calf)
Doubtful: None
Misses next match if booked: Sergio Ramos, Danilo, Casemiro
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Dieter Hecking, Wolfsburg coach
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Motivation won't be a problem. We have a big chance to perform on a great stage. Nobody thought we could get this far. But in the end I still say: "This must not be the end for us." We will look for our opportunity, even with this draw, and if we beat Real it would be one of the biggest sensations. So this is what we want to begin tomorrow.
Since we were drawn against Real Madrid, we've been really excited. But is it the biggest match in our club's history? I think there have been other great games, though maybe this is the one with the most attention. It is extraordinary for every one of us and we want to demonstrate why we are still in this competition.
Real Madrid have a great squad with top-class players. They are one of the favourites for the title and one of the top clubs in Europe. But we will try to annoy them and I think my team can do that. It won't be enough to just stop Ronaldo.
I don't know right now if Naldo will be able to play. We have to talk to the doctor and also the player. He wants to play, but now it's up to me if I trust him. I don't share the speculation that he will definitely play.
Zinédine Zidane, Real Madrid coach
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It will be a tough match but we are well prepared. We will approach it like a final, we cannot relax: the win against Barcelona is already forgotten. We are in good shape and the team are focused – that is the most important thing for me.
Wolfsburg have fought hard to be here and deserve to be here. They may have had problems in the Bundesliga, but this is a completely different competition. We are not untouchable and Wolfsburg are able to hurt us. They have a fast attack so we have to be alert.
More than anything, I want my players to concentrate on their own strengths. It gets more and more difficult, round by round, but if we work as a team we can win trophies.
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