Trento, 08 February 2024

Champions League, Podrascanin and Michieletto: "First leg in Berlin already crucial"

"Berlin is absolutely an opponent  not to be underestimated because with tonight's match it is the fourth consecutive time that they are among the best eight teams in the Champions League - explained Trentino Itas captain Marko Podrascanin about the Champions League quarter-final match with the Germans - . They play good volleyball and offer the best version of themselves in front of their own public, also thanks to important players and a coach who has been able to set up his game properly. They are definitely the strongest team in the Bundesliga, and winning often at home they have great confidence in their own means. I think the first leg match at the Max Schemling Halle will be crucial; we will have to pay a lot of attention to that match right away."
"The double victory in the round of 16 against Tours, whom we have already faced in the group stage, shows how Berlin is a team that plays good volleyball," added Alessandro Michieletto - . Winning the first leg in Germany will be very difficult, as it should be since we are talking about a Champions League quarter-final. We are aware that we are facing a great opponent, with an excellent receiving line and a fast and technical attack. However, I have very good memories of Berlin and the arena, which was always warm and noisy. It will be great to play there again".

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