Emilio Butragueño, the Director of Institutional Relations at Real Madrid, expressed his satisfaction after the draw for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season, affirming his confidence in the team's capabilities under the leadership of coach Xabi Alonso, despite the challenging matches ahead.

Butragueño stated in his remarks: "We are looking forward to balanced matches, and we enter this stage with great enthusiasm. We have a squad full of options that provide Xabi Alonso with many alternatives. We trust in the team and hope to meet the aspirations of our fans."

Regarding the intensity of the competition, he clarified: "The Champions League always demands the highest levels of performance, and every match will be difficult. We must give our best to ensure qualification for the next round and to be among the top eight teams."

On the major confrontations, he added: "We have faced Liverpool several times in recent years; we know them well. Manchester City and Benfica are also strong and ambitious teams. These are matches of the highest level and will be enjoyable for the fans."

He also pointed out the difficulty of the schedule, saying: "Each of these clubs has significant European experience; there is no time for rest, but we must turn that into opportunities for our fans to enjoy the best that football can offer."

Regarding the upcoming trip to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty, he commented: "We have not played against them before, and the journey is very long. We need to prepare well for that match, especially as it comes within a busy schedule, but we will be ready.