Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has said he wouldn't fall into the trap of believing the Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea was over after a 3-1 win over Stamford Bridge in the first leg.


Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has criticized several sides since last week's defeat and said he would be 'unable' to recover from the setback.


"We won't let that fool us," Casemiro said at a press conference on Monday. "We played our best 90-minute game of the season in London last week and it's one step closer to the final, but we can't trust too much.

“We all hear about Thomas Tuchel. We don't buy it We know it will be a tough challenge. They are defending champions and we will not take this game lightly. I can tell you. "


Casemiro warned Real fans not to despair and told them to make sure the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and the squad complete what they started in London.

"The fans should be there and support us from the start," Casemiro said. semi-finals. "


Manager Carlo Ancelotti has agreed Casemiro won't go through Tuchel, who left all the pressure on Real Madrid. "Chelsea will come here to save the ropes. I have no doubt about that." An Italian footballer has told a press conference asking if Tuchel plays heart with him.


"He can say what he wants, but I'm sure Chelsea will come here to win. That's the spirit of football, the spirit of the great club and the great player, don't give up.


"It's lucky to have a team that knows these games so well and anything can happen. They are nice and happy with the time they have to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. But Chelsea are a contender very serious. We must have a lot of respect and we will have it. "

(Source: //Reuters)