Carvajal: This will be an unparalleled challenge, and Stuttgart is a brave team

Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal appeared in a press conference to talk about tomorrow’s match against Stuttgart, in the first round of the Champions League competition.

He said: “The first matches "All competitions are important. With the new format and playing at home, we are looking forward to this competition because we know what it means for the club. We want to do our best from the first minute and not give the opponent any options."

He added: "It is good news that we have room for improvement in our game and on the physical level. Injuries are also affecting us. Tomorrow we have a new opportunity with our team in the competition that we love so much and we hope that they will return home happy."

He added: “Stuttgart is a young and brave team that loves to possess the ball. You have to be patient and attentive, take the ball from them and subdue them.”

On the possibility of winning the Champions League for the seventh time in his career: “It will be an almost unparalleled challenge. I still have a few years to achieve this goal and why am I not trying to achieve it this year.”

And he continued: “Renewing your contract? My idea is to continue here as long as possible, but to always be realistic. The moment I don't see myself as good enough, I will step down. This is the standard that I build on whenever the club wants it.”

And he said: “Playing in the heart of defence? I don't have any problem. Whatever the Maester asks of me, I will be ready. Bellingham's return is great news for what it holds for us both in terms of football and outside the sport. We are counting on him.”

He continued: “Mbappe’s first encounter in the Champions League with a Real Madrid shirt? It would be nice for him, of course. He will notice this magic, this special thing that we have.”

He concluded: “How do you see Vinicius’ celebration against Sociedad? We hear the insults he faces, it is normal for him to react to some gestures, we are all clear about what Vinicius's issue is, the issue is clear. Stricter protocols are needed.”