“Tick bigger”: David Alaba compares Real Madrid with Bayern Munich and talks about Toni Kroos
After 13 years at top club Bavaria, Alaba moved to top club Real. Now he reveals that despite the size of both clubs, there is a difference.
David Alaba sees greater similarities between Real Madrid and his ex-club Bayern Munich. “Both stand for absolute success. Bayern Munich is one of the largest clubs in the world, Real Madrid as well,” said the 29-year-old in im Kicker-Interview: “It doesn’t take much. Nevertheless, everything is a tad bigger here at Real, without being disrespectful to Bayern.”
Alaba moved to the “Royal” in the summer after 13 years with the German record champions and feels at home at the capital city club. 2014 World Champion Toni Kroos helped him get used to it. “Toni and I already got on very well in Munich, he was one of the first people to relate to,” said Alaba: “He helped me very well, also privately, for example when looking for a house. His wife was also very helpful to my girlfriend . “
Alaba: Real Madrid a “tad bigger” than Bayern, there are no favorites for the Champions League
Now the defender is attacking in an ambitious team not only in the Spanish championship, but also in the Champions League. Alaba does not see a clear favorite in the competition. “Bayern Munich will definitely play a role. Liverpool are strong, Chelsea, Paris, to name a few,” said Alaba: “That is what makes winning the Champions League so special. It is a long way to go it is not easy to reach the final and win it too. “
As the leader of the group D, Real wants to improve against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday (6.45 p.m.).