“I remember that I was very nervous. That to me is not really typical, but the first appearance for Real was something special. I sat next to Sami on the bench and after an hour I came on. We played 0:0, but for me it was a small victory that I could play my first game in the Primera Liga for Real. Now I’ve been playing my third season for Madrid, it is amazing how fast time passes. Much has happened in a short time.” I DFB Interview (19.03.13)