2. Players Experience
Not only is the Coach of Real Madrid a high calibre well-experienced leader but his players follow suit. The core of Madrid’s squad that has led to the clubs back to back success is still a part of present-day Real Madrid. From the back line to the attack, Madrid’s players have been in this situation before.
Capitans Sergio Ramos and Thiago Silva have both played fives games for their clubs this season in the UCL. Sergio Ramos has played 108 games in Europes biggest competition, his counterpart has played 63, that’s a difference of 45 games. Ramos has over 9500 minutes in the competition whereas Silva has a little over 5300 minutes.
Juntos construimos la leyenda | Together we built the legend.
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) February 13, 2018
Juntos honramos la memoria | Together we honour the memory.
Juntos somos @realmadrid | Together we are Real Madrid.
📍 Plaza de los Sagrados Corazones
🗓 Mañana 18.30h | Tomorrow 6.30 pm#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Mk7lqrMFR8
Having players that have been in the situation before is crucial to success. Great habits reap positive results and with a leader like Ramos who understands and knows what it takes Madrid again have the upper hand. This is just one of many comparisons that can be made with tonight’s stars from either end of the pitch. Madrid posses the mental toughness and grit to topple whomever they find themselves up against.