Jose Mourinho is staying calm amidst the euphoria following Real Madrid's qualification to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years and believes that it is expected for a big club like themselves to make it through.
'The Special One' also hopes he will avoid lining up against his former teams Inter and Chelsea in the next round of the competition.
Los Blancos defeated their French nemesis Olympique Lyonnais 3-0 in the second leg of their round of 16 clash at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening to progress to the last eight 4-1 on aggregate.
Madrid finally broke their 'last 16 curse' to qualify for the quarter-finals and it is also their first win over Lyon in eight attempts, but Mourinho is not letting this get to his head.
"We are Real Madrid, it is normal for us to qualify for the quarter-finals," said the Portuguese tactician after the match to the press.
"This was a victory against a very good team, I think we deserved it after a complete performance, we played to win and deserved it."
Looking ahead to the draw on Friday, the 48-year-old said: "I don't have any preferences regarding our next opponent, but I would like to avoid facing Inter or Chelsea because it is emotionally difficult to face your own people.
"If it must be, then it must be. We are professionals, but I wouldn't like that."
Source: Goal
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Our partnership with DBG will create jobs, and expand textile and garments market – AGI
56 mins -
Patriots don’t run down their party – Kwabena Agyepong slams Prof Frimpong-Boateng
1 hour -
Winrock International concludes successful soil improvement project in Upper East Region
2 hours -
Liverpool overpowers Real Madrid in Champions League thriller
2 hours -
FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims
2 hours -
Man United fans criticise ‘offensive’ ticket price rise
2 hours -
Barcelona’s Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award
3 hours -
Van Nistelrooy set to be appointed Leicester boss
3 hours -
Guardiola ‘didn’t intend to make light of self-harm’
3 hours -
Springfield achieves milestone with successful appraisal of Afina discovery
3 hours -
Fidelity Bank cements its position as industry leader in ESG and Sustainability
3 hours -
Media Freedom: A cornerstone of democracy under threat
3 hours -
Otto Addo’s future remains undecided, GFA to consult more
3 hours -
PNC declares support for NDC ahead of elections
4 hours -
Recall of Parliament: Speaker’s refusal due to SC’s interference in parliamentary affairs – ACEPA boss
4 hours