FC Schalke 04 take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match that is sure to be a proving ground for the underdogs. According to coach Roberto Di Matteo, the game will be Schalke's opportunity to prove to the world that they are a better team than last year. Make sure to check out our free online live stream link below so you can tune in and watch the exciting Champions League game!
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"We enter this game with the intention of winning it, of course, but we know we are up against very tough opposition. They are the champions, but we have to try to win it," Di Matteo said, according to UEFA's official website. "It will be a test for us, to see how far we have come in Europe, how we have developed and improved. Of course Real are the favorites, but I believe that by now we have a certain [level of] experience in these games and I hope we can demonstrate that."
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Obviously, defeating Real Madrid isn't an easy task. In fact, Madrid's manager, Carlo Ancelotti is pretty confident with defending the team's title this year.
"It is good to be back in the Champions League and we want to put in a good performance. I am not worried," he explained this week. "Motivation is always high, as it is in the league. We are top of the league! We are Champions League holders and will give our all to defend the title."
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