Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says the home support will be key this evening as Los Blancos look to overcome a 2-0 deficit against Wolfsburg to reach the semi finals of the Champions League.
The German says the players will need to put in a perfect performance on the night but the crowd can be the 12th man and help them over the line.
Speaking to sponsors Bwin ahead of the match, the 26-year-old stated: “I’m hoping for total support. I’m certain that we will get it. We hope that playing at home will give us an advantage and for that we will need the backing of the fans, those who get behind us, who create atmosphere. I am convinced that they will be there and in fine voice. Above all, I hope we have the opportunity to qualify in this next game. We will give everything for them.”
He went on to add that the team needs to get ahead early so not to panic in the later stages of the game.
“It will be important to get the upper hand early on. We don’t want it to still be 0-0 at half time. We have to play attacking football, without doubt, but we have to play wisely. We have to keep this in mind and not lose our heads. If that does happen, they will be able to get a goal on the counter and that would not be good. It’s important to have a good game on Tuesday, to all be united. We have to give everything,” he commented.
