Eden Hazard is aware of how much is expected of him. Before making his debut at Bernabeu in the Champions League, he spoke about his responsibility in regards to improving: "I need to be decisive, it is what people are expecting of me and I have to show my quality on the pitch".
Almost the entire press conference prior to the clash dealt with the Eden Hazard's state of form and confidence and he answered all questions naturally and with a smile in his mouth, knowing what is happening around him.
"It doesn't bother me what is said, I know that people expect a lot from me and I have to show my level in the field. People have seen what I did in France, Belgium and Chelsea. Now I just have to improve for people to be proud, "he said.
"Now I’m not injured, I am fully recovered. Now I just need to score goals, be decisive, do what everybody expects from me. When I start to score and get some good performances everything will be easier. I’m missing a goal or assist to start to turn things around," he added.
He also stated that he doesn't "lack confidence". "The coach told me to try more, do what you know how to do. I’m at 100 per cent and hope to give my all in the coming games. I have to improve and make the difference. Football is all about confidence," he explained.
He therefore understood all the criticism he has been receiving: "It's normal. It doesn't affect me. I have never taken much notice of criticism. I know when I play well and when I am at not at my best. Everybody expects you to score in every game, but they have to have a little patience. I have to give it my all, just like I have done my whole career."
There was only one question about the next opponents, which will be the attacker's second time playing against a Belgian team. "We know a few things. They're a great team, I think they're the first in their league. They are doing a good job and have quality players. Simply having Mignolet is a great reference. They will try to win the game. We cannot think that it will be an easy match because it is a Belgian team. If we think of ourselves, I think we will win, but we have to prove it," he said.
One of his most curious phases came when he played with the Brazilians in Madrid and became good friends with Willian at Chelsea. "With Willian I was 6 or 7 years older. When I play with Brazilians I feel good, I also feel a little Brazilian because I am very technical. Outside the field we get along well. "
"We all learn from Zidane, Simply when he speaks, we already learn a lot. But all the coaches have taught me a lot. It's also true that we speak in French and this helps me a lot", the Belgian states about his relationship with him.
In addition, he was asked about his formula for managing a change in the group after the painful defeat in Paris of the first day. "After the game in Paris we were all disappointed, it was the first game in the Champions League. We have a lot of quality and experience and we just have to think about winning the next game. Since that game we have not lost, we have had complicated games and Zidane continues with the rotations and relies on us all. Together we win the games," he said.
Going back to him, he recalled in his presentation that he commented about the fact he doesn't see himself as a Galactico: “I’m not a Galactico yet, I have to show that I can be one. We all know the history of the No. 7 at this club and I want to show that I can be the best in the world. I want to give my all, not just in matches but in training too.”
On his debut at Chamartín in a Champions League game, he talked about what he sees in his mind: "I imagine it with many goals and a great victory, I hope. It will be a difficult match but after the defeat in Paris we have the obligation to win. We have to give everything. "