Kovac: Tomorrow the stadium will be world-class stars, Magic Flute is the greatest player in Croatia s history

In the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, Dortmund will play against Real Madrid. Before the game, Dortmund coach Kovac accepted an interview with the media.

Real Madrid

"We know very well that all the players on the court tomorrow are all world-class stars. Xavi Alonso lets them play the same system as they did when they were at Leverkusen, maintaining high intensity when they were away from the ball. He believes in this and will further consolidate it."

"Xavi Alonso has only been coaching the team for three weeks. It is certainly not fully running-in, but people can see its amazing level. Tomorrow we must muster up the courage and fight with all our strength."

Joan Améni

"You will be happy when you can help someone get on track. We are still in touch every now and then. I hope he won't play too well tomorrow as he did in Monaco."

Modric

"I have shared many moments with Modric. He is the greatest player in Croatian football history. It's a pity that his time at Real Madrid is about to end. I'm looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. It will be a affectionate reunion."