FC Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye stated that although he has never faced Modrić and Kroos, Real Madrid's current midfield is equally strong.

After two and a half seasons at FC Villarreal, Gueye has become an important part of the team's midfield. He scored in consecutive matches at the beginning of this season and hopes to maintain his form this weekend at the Bernabéu.

Q: After La Liga resumes, you'll face Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. What are your thoughts on this match?

A: "It's an important and difficult match. We know the opposition has some of the best players in La Liga, but we need to play our own game because we are also a good team. I have never beaten Real Madrid and I know it will be difficult, but we've trained well this week and we'll do our best to win."

Q: Last season, FC Villarreal finished third but struggled to beat strong teams in Spain and the Champions League. Do you regret that?

A: "Of course, that's why we hope to play against such teams and win. We couldn't do that last season, and that regret has stayed with us. Now we want to make up for it."

Q: Some believe Real Madrid's midfield is not as strong as it was in the days of Modrić and Kroos. What do you think?

A: "They are very strong. Real Madrid has three or four excellent midfielders. I have never played against Modrić or Kroos, but these current players are also very good, and I enjoy playing against them. Every player wants to prove they can match them."

Q: What do you think of Güler?

A: "I really like Güler. His left foot is very skillful, he always creates chances and is dangerous in front of goal. We need to be careful with him, but it's not just Güler we need to watch out for—it's all of Real Madrid's players."

Q: Coach Iñigo emphasizes possession and courage. Can you maintain this style of play at the Bernabéu?

A: "Yes, I think we can control possession there. We train every day to compete with the best teams, and we won't change our style now. We want to win and we want to play well. Against Real Madrid, you can't easily lose possession because they advance very quickly. We've trained for this week, but I won't reveal the details."

Q: You had an interesting exchange with Mbappé after you met in the Africa Cup of Nations final?

A: "I knew Mbappé when I played as a kid in Paris. After the Africa Cup final, we played against Real Madrid, and he came over and told me not to score goals like that against them again. But I'll still try to score this week. I once scored at Camp Nou against Barcelona, and I hope to help the team with a goal this week as well—that would be wonderful."

Übersetzt von KI.

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