“Nobody has to carry the weight of the squad. They have to be part of the team and give their best for the team.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“The only recipe is hard work, persistence, and belief.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Breaking down barriers, succeeding away from home, living in another country, another culture, different football, makes you much stronger.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’m passionate about English football; it’s lived in a special way, unique.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“No player puts the team on their back.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“If you do not score, it is difficult to win.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I like everything about Real Madrid, even the club anthem.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“To win the World Cup, you win it one bit at a time.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“When I was a kid, beating England was incredible; it always had greater repercussion than beating anyone else.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’ve no doubt about the attitude of the players. Everything moves quickly in football; we coaches move on quickly from victory and defeat.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“If you’re looking for a sunken man, don’t look at me.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“A coach – any coach, not just a national team coach – should try to be exemplary. And a national team manager even more so.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I hope things go phenomenally well for Spain and for Luis Enrique. I’m a fervent supporter of the national team.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Cristiano is one of the best players of all-time – there’s no doubt about it.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Being favourites is no title; it’s an adjective. You win titles thanks to what you do on the pitch, and little else.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“In football, you never know what can happen tomorrow. This is the elite, and you have to be ready for any situation that can occur.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“If you ask me what is going to happen in a month or a year, I can’t tell you. We’re focused on the present.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’ve never met a player like Leo Messi.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’ve never seen and nor do I think I will ever see someone with Messi’s consistency.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I don’t like individual awards because this is a team sport, and the coaches try to promote the collective.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Football unites, and no one can use a football platform for political means.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Football is unpredictable.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“It doesn’t hurt to hear talk about the Spain national team.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I am absolutely happy to train Real Madrid. I have a wonderful challenge.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I am a follower of the Spain team. I think I did things correct, with the greatest honesty, always under the premise that I would say yes to Real Madrid.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I said yes to Real Madrid while keeping my responsibility to the national team. I was completely honest.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“In difficult moments, champions come through, and not by listening to what is being said.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I like many things in English football – everyone lives and breathes it here. Of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t like Spanish football.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“If you do not take advantage of your chances, you can pay for it.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“You earn the title of favourite when you win. It’s not when people say you’re a favourite because of past achievements; it’s when you show it on the pitch.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Feeling a few nerves is necessary and positive. That tension is a good thing: it’s a sign that you’re doing something you like, that you’re passionate about, and about which you have a great sense of responsibility and respect for.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“If there came a time when we didn’t get nervous, that would be worrying, as it’d mean we didn’t care as much.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“You have to give every opponent the importance they deserve.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Football does not stop. Spanish football is proud of its past, but we will look to the future.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Italy is the national team most similar to a club.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Italy are a very difficult team to play against. They have good defensive qualities.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Italy do not only defend; they can attack, too. They have attacking qualities, and they create chances.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I am in love with my players; I love my players, but we are aware that the only one that will help us win games is the team.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Portugal have a mix of players and talent, which is what Portuguese players and coaches are often about. It’s like play-ground football.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Mr. Mourinho is a wonderful coach and did great things at Porto, winning trophies, and I will respect that.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“It’s normal that there’s pressure at Real Madrid.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“It is one thing to have quality and another to be a great player.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“In any national team, the young players who have quality and the right mentality will stand out. And that’s how it should be.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“There’s always a mix of generations in the national team. You have to bring the best players you think will help you win matches.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“The players who have been with the national team for a long time are used to international competitions, used to playing against the best in the world.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Our players have a fantastic attitude, and people are going to see a Madrid side with a lot of talent.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Germany are extremely fast and strong.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“We don’t focus on our rivals: we focus on ourselves.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I don’t waste energy thinking about who I prefer and who I don’t.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“It’s always special to return to Real Madrid because I’ve always considered it as being home. It’s where I grew up, learned my trade, and the club has played a big part in who I am today.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’m the Real Madrid coach, and the demands are huge.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’m hungry and ambitious.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Us coaches love to have as many players available as possible.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“It is always special to play at the Santiago Bernabeu.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I don’t like to compare players or talk about having to carry the weight of the team.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I speak to my players when I deem it necessary, but they are private conversations.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Sergio Ramos looks great to me. He always looks after himself, and he’s coming back in the shape you’d expect. He doesn’t let himself go when he’s away on holiday.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I hate false nines.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“The main aim of pre-season is to get ready for the competitive games and go into those in the best possible fashion on group and individual levels.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“I’m very happy with Bale. He loves playing for Real Madrid, and he’s got a chance to show what a wonderful footballer he can be.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Real Madrid’s history sets the tone for any professional coming to this club: winning consistently under the greatest demands.”
― Julen Lopetegui
“Real Madrid aspires to win everything, and I feel part of the family at this club.”
― Julen Lopetegui
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