Theo Hernández spoke to the press after the massive win in opposition to Actual Madrid.

Only a few individuals gave Milan an opportunity in opposition to Actual Madrid, however the Rossoneri defied the chances final evening, beating Los Blancos 3-1 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Milan performed a recreation of high quality, coronary heart and ways and received the massive win with targets coming from Malick Thiaw (12′), Vinícius Júnior (23′ pk), Álvaro Morata (39′) and Tijjani Reijnders (73′).

“I believe it’s by no means simple to win right here on the Santiago Bernabéu, and we performed a incredible recreation, each defensively and in assault,” Theo advised Sky Italia. “Because the coach stated, I wasn’t at 100% bodily and mentally, however I’m enhancing, and we, as a group, performed a fantastic recreation.”

How did it really feel successful on this stadium with the Captain’s armband?
“An important factor isn’t being the Captain for simply this match, however for each recreation I play. I’m very pleased. We’ve got to maintain working exhausting and focus. Now we’d like to consider Saturday’s match, which is much more necessary.”

How did you expertise this second of Leão?
“As everyone knows, Leão hasn’t been at his finest not too long ago, however as a group, and me as a teammate, we supported him each day. Right now, we noticed the true Leão – the one we wish to see from right here on.”

You possibly can’ve scored as effectively within the second half…
“I hit it a bit poorly [laughs], nevertheless it occurs…”

Is there potential in a five-man defence?
“I don’t know. I believe the coach ready for this recreation very effectively; we knew Vinícius could be very sturdy one-on-one. Musah and Emerson did a fantastic job containing him. I’m undecided if this setup has a future—we’ll have to attend or ask the coach [laughs].”