Joan Améni: The most important thing for referees to make mistakes is to win. With Mbappe, we have a greater chance of winning.

Football     9:43pm, 15 September 2025
At 3:00 am on September 17, in the first round of the Champions League phase, Real Madrid will sit at the Bernabeu to face the Marseille. Before the game, Real Madrid midfielder Joan Armeni attended the press conference and talked about some of the current situation of the team.

About this match

- We know that it will be difficult to play against a great opponent, and we have to show our own level to win the game.

About the top eight

—If we win every game, we will make it to the top eight. We'll look at the situation and the most important thing is tomorrow's game and I hope to start the best way.

Can you understand the referee's decision?

- They try their best to do their best in every game, but they also make mistakes, just like us. The most important thing is to win, and we did win. I have nothing to say about the referee. Everyone saw what was going on and we had to look forward.

Are the teams more engaged in defense?

- Under Ancelotti's leadership, we won a lot of things, and he is one of the best coaches in history. Alonso asked us to do different things, he had different ways, we were improving every game, trying to do what he asked, we needed to continue to maintain this way and win.

How do you want French fans to evaluate you?

-I don't think they underestimate me. My job is to compete hard and win championships, and maybe some people don’t like me to be dedicated. The most important thing is that my teammates, coaches and clubs are all proud of me and I will not think about anything else.

Do you feel like you have played a key role? Is Alonso's system helpful to you?

- Under Alonso, we were winning from the beginning, and I think we were promoted, both team and individual, and I think everyone felt good. I try to play to my level and help my team as much as possible. We want to win all the championships of the season and if we can play to our level, we have a great opportunity to achieve this.

What is the difference between Ancelotti and Alonso?

—There are indeed changes, and the training methods are also different, and the positions of some players have also changed. I know Marseille, they will cause us trouble, they are talented, we have to prove ourselves to be a strong team.

Did you feel more pressure this season?

—When you play for Real Madrid, you always have pressure, that's it. We need to win all the championships every season, and we will definitely go all out and strive for the trophy. We didn’t do well last year and we hope to win more this year.

Mbappe's condition looks better. What do you think has changed him?

- I don't know, in fact, Mbappe has scored a lot of goals last year and is continuing this year. As a team, we have made progress and we can win. Like every season before, Mbappe has been incredible and with him we have a greater chance of winning.

About Marseille

- Marseille is a strong team in Ligue 1, I expect it will be a difficult Champions League match, and both sides are very strong. I don't know if all Spaniards know Marseille, but I often follow this team in France. Many people asked me for tickets and wanted to watch the game live. As a Frenchman and Real Madrid fan, I am looking forward to this game very much.

About Mbappe witnessed Paris win the Champions League last season - we know he has not won the Champions League, which is the club's goal. Mbappe always desires victory, and we will work together. First of all, tomorrow's game, we must be prepared physically and mentally.

Milestones about your 150 games

- This is a dream, I try to enjoy everything as a Real Madrid player. I hope to play more games, win championships, and enjoy every season here.

source:7M Sport