Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Petarch made press statements after the 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at the Etihad Stadium, which qualified the team for the quarter-finals, noting that the first leg ended with a 3-0 win for Real Madrid.

The Real Madrid Academy player said, "We knew we had the advantage, but any goal in the early minutes could have complicated things. We started well and went ahead with a penalty executed by Vini, and from then on, the match went more in our favor. It's true that we struggled until that goal, but we handled it well, and in the end, we won the match, which is what we came for."

He added: "We came here to win, not to maintain the score, defend, or anything like that, and things went well. We are happy to qualify for the next round."

He added: "We had many opportunities that we wasted, and we were close to being one-on-one with the goal. Above all, I am very happy with the win and the way the team played."

Regarding Arbeloa's confidence in him: "My family and I are handling the matter calmly. I will enjoy the minutes the coach gives me and I will earn them on the field."

Regarding the support from his teammates: "They really encourage me to play the way I know, the way I play in training and regular matches. I have to keep going this way."

He concluded about being a key player at Real Madrid: "I try not to think about it too much because it's crazy. As I said, I take it simply and enjoy every moment, and I am very happy to be at the best club in the world."