uefa
champions league 2010/11
round of 16 first leg
15th february 2011:
valencia v. schalke
Speaking after the game, Valencia’s match-winner stressed the importance of the new-found resilience in his side, which allowed them to rebuff the advances of Atleti. “The step we have taken is important,” he told the media. “We have learnt how to suffer.”
“I am very optimistic,” Raul explained to Schalke’s official website when asked to consider Tuesday’s fixture. “Valencia are undoubtedly one of the biggest clubs in Spain and have in recent years has been to qualify for the Champions League. Nevertheless, I think we have very good chances of reaching the next round.