"I want to show the football I'm capable of"

Isco is now concentrating, like the rest of the squad, on Manchester City. The midfielder looks different after shaving off his beard, but before that he spoke for one of Real Madrid's sponsors, 'Mahou'. 

His comments on the Champions League first leg tie against City have been released this Monday and after Real Madrid lost top spot in La Liga. This week is more than key as the Clasico follows on Sunday. 

"You have to go out very focussed and try and commit very few errors. In the end, in a Champions League knockout tie, fine details make the difference," Isco said. 

The midfielder highlighted that Madrid are more than enough quality to beat City and that, in addition, they will have the home fans behind them: "The team is confident of doing things well and it will be a very nice tie."

On a personal note, Isco reiterated that he is continuing to work to show his quality: "The secret is work and more work. I'm really looking forward to showing the football I'm capable of and Zidane's confidence has helped me a lot. I'm keen to help the team in the important matches which are coming now."

Vinicius also spoke although he did not say as much: "Playing in the Champions League motivates all the players. We at Real Madrid are always keen to win it and we are ready for everything."