Lothar Matthaus Quotes

Real Madrid is like Manchester United or Liverpool or Bayern Munich. There is so much history, and you need to play and win against that history. It's difficult to play against them because you fight against everything - the history, the players - but because of that, the motivation is always so high.

If you have Real to face, you have to think about them - they are one of the best teams in the world.

The Champions League anthem always motivates you in a special way.

Emotions always play a part, especially on Champions League nights at the Bernabeu.

Me, I like playing in England.

Bayern is one of the best teams in the world - on a par with Real Madrid and Barcelona. A move to Barca or Real wouldn't have been a step up for me.

The European nights at Anfield are brilliant.

Winning the UCL is really difficult. Only one team can win it, so it's very difficult.

Playing in the Champions League ought to be a pleasure and a joy.

The Champions League is very difficult and you need to keep your concentration at all times.

Always, against top teams, if you play well, and especially in the Champions League, it's good.

You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.

Madrid excites me. They are one of the best teams in the world.

The Champions League is the competition everyone wants to be in.

For me, Real Madrid are just like any other club, like Barcelona, Milan, Bayern Munich, or Inter. Just another big club.

Anything can happen in the Clasico.

You see on the night of a Champions League game. It is magic. It is total magic.

When you have the chance to play a Champions League final, you have to win it.

Some of my closest friends, the England lads, have played in the Champions League, so it's a big thing to be there as well.

Winning the Premier League is never easy. Whether you're at home or away, the games are always tough.

The truth is it's like a dream for me to play for a club like Manchester City and fight for titles and everything that comes with that.

I love watching the game, and I loved watching the World Cup.

My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.

If you want to win, you have to beat the big teams in Europe, and Juventus are awesome.

Bayern Munich is as big a club as Real Madrid, if not even bigger.