Keirat striker: Everyone is looking forward to our 0-10 defeat to Real Madrid, so we must try our best to create surprises

September 30th, in the second round of the Champions League, Kazakhstan team Almaty Keilat will face Real Madrid at home. Amid the severe cold and expectation, Portuguese striker Jorginho, who currently plays for Kerat, was interviewed by Spanish media "Maca".

Talking about to face Real Madrid

"We are very looking forward to this game, not anxieties, but we are really full of expectations for this game. But in the final analysis, it is just a game, and we will treat it like any game in our career."

When you came to Almaty across the Eurasia, have you ever thought that there would be such a moment?

"We didn't think so much at that time. We only knew that we needed to maintain a good state and have a strong heart. The Champions League is always so far away for us because we have to go through four rounds in a row to advance to the main game. Along the way, we met many strong opponents. Therefore, we did not regard the Champions League as a short-term goal. We fought one game, one round after another, one step at a time."

Why did we decide to play football in Kazakhstan?

"After I received the invitation, I immediately said to the agent: 'Okay, fight for me the best contract, let's leave now, this opportunity cannot be missed, we must go.' He has indeed won the best treatment, and the club has also received the best interests. It has completely changed my life from the economic and career. It is still my best decision to this day."

This is a special game for you...

"For everyone, every game of the Champions League is of great significance to each of us. This is the Champions League, which itself is full of special significance. Whether facing Real Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, ​​or Liverpool, Arsenal, Inter Milan, every game is of great significance."

Is there any Real Madrid player you particularly want to face? Who do you want to exchange jerseys with after the game?

"Actually, I look forward to fighting with him and exchanging... not the jersey, but the sneakers, their head coach Xavi Alonso. To me, he is the best midfielder I have ever seen in my life. He has loved him very much since he played at Liverpool."

How does Alonso feel about Real Madrid?

"No, I hate watching football, I just like playing football. I don't like watching games. I have spent a lot of time on football in my life, just like when you go out with friends, I keep talking about work. I have a lot of other hobbies in my spare time, I just like playing football and enjoying the feeling of playing football. Apart from that, I won't waste my time on football."

What would you say to your teammates in the locker room to walk onto the court without fear?

"Don't be afraid, this is not a war, the opponent is a player, and there is no weapon to hurt us. We have no reason to be afraid, enjoy the game, take responsibility, stay competitive, and give our all. Of course, they are the favorites to win the championship, and everyone is expecting us to lose 0-10, so we have to work hard to create surprises, which is our motivation because the outside world is expecting us to be humiliated."

What do you think this game will be?

"The team is very confident because of the performance in the qualifying round, but we are also very clear about our position. It can be said that we understand our ranking in Europe. So we will face this game with a very humble attitude, just to do our best."

Is everything possible for Real Madrid?

"Of course, Real Madrid is different, it is the best club in the world, the undisputed largest club. We know that we have to defend more, defend better, run more, and put in more effort. At the same time, we also look forward to seizing opportunities. This kind of game sometimes only gives you one chance. If there is a chance, it must be fully utilized and one blow will be fatal."

Is there a defensive plan for Vinicius or Mbappe?

"No, we just need to defend as a team and cooperate. One person presses and the other person fills up. These are routine operations, but they have to do better than usual."

Talking about the players you like

"C Ronaldo is Goat, he is tied for the best with Messi, but if I have to choose one, I will always choose C Ronaldo."

If you score, will you imitate C Ronaldo's celebration moves?

"No, I have my own way of celebrating, this celebrating move is special to me, it was created with my friends while on vacation in Ibiza. I was an amateur player at the time, and now all four of us are professionals, so I will keep this celebrating method."