"The aim is to win the Champions League, it's a little bit more special"

The Real Madrid central defender was questioned on the goals for this year. And, for Varane, there is no doubt. "The objective is to win the Champions League. It's not a year of transition, the ambition doesn't change. The Champions League is very special for Real Madrid. 

"I am really looking forward to it. It is the most difficult trophy to win. We want to win it all, but the Champions League is a little bit more special," he added. 

About the match, Varane said that it does not make their life easier the fact that Neymar, Mbappe and Cavani, among others, are not available for Thomas Tuchel. 

The defender also referred to the team's current situation: "We are Real Madrid, we have come to win. We are looking to be well balanced in all areas."

"We got worse in the second half against Levante, but the team are better. We just need to play well for 90 minutes, we are close. We are trying to improve in defence," he added. 

The press wanted to ask him about Ferland Mendy, one of Real Madrid's new faces this season: "Mendy is a very good player and is settling down well. There are many French speaking players here and we are trying to help Ferland to adapt better."