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Raphal Varane responded to questions from the media at the virtual press conference prior to Real Madrid's third Champions League match of the campaign against Inter Milan (Tuesday, 9pm CET): "It's a difficult match. We're up against a good side and we have to win. We're looking forward to it, we don't have to make predictions, we just have to attack and give it our all. We raise our game in matches when we're under pressure and we really like this competition"."It's a different situation to what we're used to. We have to look at it like it's a knockout game and we have to give everything and play as a team. We've got a team up for any challenge and it's another opportunity and we're looking forward to a big performance".Lukau and Inter"I played against him when I was at Manchester United, with the national team and as a kid when we played against Lens and Anderlecht. He's very good and has a spectacular physical qualities. Inter have got a great squad. Very well set up tactically, solid and dangerous up top. We've got to be prepared because we're up against a very good side.The importance of Sergio Ramos"As a defender I feel more comfortable when the team defends more compactly because with space we have to make difficult decisions at the back. Ramos brings a lot to the team and his character is very good for the side. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but without him we haven't been good on a defensive level. My qualities are complemented by his. I make him better and he makes me better. The important thing is the team and the answer is collective: everyone has to be in good shape and together".United dressing room"The dressing room is very tight. We know the responsibility that comes with playing for Real Madrid because of the pressure involved and what people on the outside have to say. We're used to this and we have to help each other. When the results don't go our way, the pressure is very strong and we know that we have to stay united and help each other on and off the pitch".The injuries in defence"We've got a very busy fixture list and we have to focus on being physically ready to play every three days. We have to work hard and not worry about injuries. In Europe, with this rate of games, a lot of players have picked up injuries and we know the risk, but you don't win games thinking about injuries. We must always be at our best to win".

"Hazard's a very good person to talk to about everything. He adapted very well to the dressing room and is a top player, with a lot of quality. He's special at unbalancing teams and will give us a lot at a technical level. He's always positive".Lack of consistency?"We've lacked consistency and it could be for different reasons. The preparation has been different and the schedule is very busy. There's still a lot to do and we're only focussed on improving. We've done some very good things and we have to continue improving. With the schedule how it is, we're going to need everyone and everyone giving their all so that this season goes very well. We have to find that regularity to keep on picking up results".The positive test for Milito"We have to be prepared for these unforeseen events and we have to adapt to any situation. We did two tests yesterday and today to be more reassured and we have to focus on what we can do and do it in the best possible way".His performance against Manchester City"It's in the past and we have to get stronger. They say that you can't live in the past after you've won, and when you lose, it's the same. We have to look ahead and be positive".Lack of patience with the youngsters"It's always complicated for young players. A club like this doesn't have much patience at the level of expectations and you always have to be calm and collected because you have to allow time to improve and gain experience. There are always young players who learn and grow quickly. Theres no better learning experience than coming to a club like this because you learn faster. I've been through it. You learn a lot and quickly at Real Madrid.Achraf"He has to make the decisions that he thinks are best for him. I think Real Madrid will always be special to him, but he also has his career to think about. The player will look at the offers and decide on his future".

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Varane: "We have to give our all and win" - Real Madrid