Nowadays midfielders definitely have to be complete players - you can't just be a destroyer, you have to build play too.
— Casemiro
That's one of the core qualities at Real Madrid - you've got to be able to win all the time.
I'll never play in Barcelona, because in Spain I am a Real Madrid supporter.
I am with Madrid until death.
People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.
I've got my mother, who I love and who makes me very happy.
When I left Porto, I knew that I wanted to return to Real Madrid and play.
Busquets is a great player. I have many things to learn from him: how he shapes the game from the back, his positioning, the balance he provided in the midfielder.
Casemiro has to cover the gaps left by the full-backs.
When you play regularly, you develop from game to game.
From the moment I left Sao Paulo and Brazil, I was fixed on staying here, playing for the first team and succeeding at Real Madrid. That was always my dream. But it was an advantage to be able to join Castilla first.
I always hold my head up high.
Lopetegui helped me a lot, and I played all the time.
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.
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.
When you see the fans supporting you even more passionately, arriving early to cheer you on the bus, it definitely gives you an extra boost.
We know Neymar is a great player, you cannot argue about that.
Real Madrid is much more than I expected. I love waking up in the morning and going to Valdebebas.
I couldn't sign for Barca, as I can't play football the way Xavi wants.
All the way through the youth ranks at Sao Paulo, I've always been the captain.
Zidane was one of the best players that I have seen. Now as a coach, I try to learn as much as possible from him. He knows a lot because he was an exceptional player.
I don't see Neymar as an opponent or an enemy, but as a partner.
Casemiro has to cover the gaps left by everyone. That's balance for me; to make sure the game doesn't go mad.
My goal is robbing the ball.
The midfield is the heartbeat of a football team, it's the centre of the action, so you can't just do one thing.
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 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.
Lopetegui called me and convinced me to go to Porto. It was the best decision of my life.
Real Madrid are obliged to win always - this jersey makes it an obligation.
Being bold in the shirt of Real Madrid is not easy.
It's an immense pride for me to be captain of the national team.
I aim to work hard and do my best to try to win with Real Madrid, which is my dream.
We know how important both competitions are, especially the Champions League since it's such a special competition, but we want to win the league too. We take it game by game - concentrate on our league games, win them and then start thinking about the Champions League.
I try to live football every day.
The shirt doesn't win you the game.
I had the chance to go to Sevilla, Inter and Porto.
Every time I take the field, I know I have to run hard for my mum, because of all the tough times we went through. Only we know how difficult it was.
My teammates and the coaching team know that they can count on me.
There are not many number fives but the best are Busquets, Tiago, Gabi... I also learn a lot from Xabi Alonso. He is also among the top.
Casemiro has to cover the gaps left by the midfielders.
When you hear the Champions League anthem, it gives you goosebumps.
If you have a good midfield, you have a good team.
I left Brazil with the mentality of wanting to win in life.
I wanted to win, always wanting to help my family, always thinking about making the best of myself.
I go for the ball as if it's the last.
If we attack, we all attack.
It's normal for a team to have low moments.
The players on the pitch have the responsibility to run harder, fight harder.
