When a player joins Real Madrid's first team, they're often under pressure to be an instant success. By joining Castilla, I had the chance to understand the club and get to know the players, the culture, the country and the language.
I left Brazil with the mentality of wanting to win in life.
I always hold my head up high.
I had a dream to play in the Champions League, so every time I play for Real Madrid, and in the Champions League, I try to enjoy it as much as possible because it's the realisation of a dream.
I wanted to win, always wanting to help my family, always thinking about making the best of myself.
Lopetegui helped me a lot, and I played all the time.
Lopetegui called me and convinced me to go to Porto. It was the best decision of my life.
I go for the ball as if it's the last.
It doesn't matter to me whether it's the 12th or the 90th minute, I'll go for the ball the same way as I go for a plate of food.
Real Madrid are obliged to win always - this jersey makes it an obligation.
If we attack, we all attack.
It's normal for a team to have low moments.
If we defend, we all defend.
With Zidane he had a lot of relationships with the players, a father-son relationship. Like a friend. Solari does the same, he is being fair to everyone.
Our mentality is geared towards winning silverware.
The players on the pitch have the responsibility to run harder, fight harder.
Footballers are always learning new things.
You have to take each match as it comes.
At Real Madrid there is always pressure to win.
What stands out for me are the chances that Cristiano has created and the desire to score that he always has.
