Salamander
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Raul: "Superstars like Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale, Turan and Koke will be prominent but I think the key to Real Madrid's success could be Modric."
"We're well aware of the void created by Modric's injury. He is the leader of the orchestra..."
"If Atleti do not open the game up – which is likely a player like Modric, with his qualities, will be very valuable."
"Modric sees spaces before everyone else and has an exceptional reading of the game."
"For Atletico, Griezmann should do well. He's performed well since the start of the year and the Madrid defence needs to be careful."
"It'll be interesting. There will be a lot of intensity & Atletico will surely want revenge after losing the final to Madrid last year."
"I would prefer, of course, that Real Madrid go through but it is the hardest tie of the quarter-finals to predict. Its almost 50-50"
"I have some very good memories [of the fixture] because I think I won more than I lost."
"They were always big games & the atmosphere was so special. The city was in turmoil in the week leading up to the game."
"Everyone spoke only about this game. It's almost as important as the Clasico [Madrid versus Barcelona]."
"I remember my 1st goal in Liga BBVA was vs Atletico during the 1994-95 season in a derby win at the Bernabeu."
"I will never forget that game or the goal which remains one of the most beautiful of my career."
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