"I think that in this type of competition, there are no favourites. The team’s mindset is positive and there’s confidence. Tomorrow will be a very important match for us, and we’ll need to be fully focused. We know the atmosphere tomorrow night will be incredible. We know Liverpool’s supporters, but ours will be there too. We’ll have to pay attention to every detail. We know Liverpool will be ready to give everything, so it’s up to us to do the same."
"The difference between last season and this year is that we have more confidence. We are the champions of this competition, and that has helped us learn how to manage this type of match."
“My ankle injury was a very difficult moment for me. I had to come back quickly to play in the Africa Cup of Nations, but now I’m feeling better and better.”
“The arrival of Luis Enrique has changed my vision of football, especially as a full-back. It's a pleasure to have a coach with these ideas, and I think it shows in the performances of Nuno and me.”
“Marquinhos is our captain and our leader. But when he’s not there, I try to pass on the message he would give us, that we must give everything for this shirt and for this club.”
“The most important thing is that each of us enjoys playing together. We want to keep enjoying ourselves and celebrating with our supporters and our families. That’s our main objective, and it’s what we’re doing right now.”
