Jose Mourinho: “We play to win as usual” – UEFA Champions League News
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that his team will go out against Dinamo Zagreb in search of a win. The Spanish giants welcome their Croatian counterparts to Santiago Bernabéu in this UEFA Champions League fixture.
The Capital club have amassed 12 points from their four group matches and need one more point to ensure progress to the knockout phase of European competition as group leaders.
"We play to win as usual, giving performance and score goals, make people enjoy our football.”
The Portuguese tactician also took out time to praise the intensity at which the match was played and the resilience of their opponents.
“The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 game was not so beautiful footballing wise but it was an absolutely fantastic game, from first to last minute. We are happy with Two things people enjoy doing and winning games."
Los Blancos are expected to start fringe players for the match to rest first team regulars after the passionate meeting with Valencia at Mestalla.
“I have to make changes but do not think the game is easy but because I have very tired players. It is mandatory," he added.
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Mourinho is wary of the threat Dinamo will pose against his charges. He analyzed Real’s standing in the competition and pointed out the Croatian teams abilities.
"The game is easy in the sense that we're ranked.”
“We played our best team and we won 1-0. It was very difficult. I prefer not to see the points that Dynamo have and the quality of a Croatian championship team.
Mourinho has stated that qualifying as group winners is their top priority at the moment. They are preparing for a difficult match and want nothing less than a positive result.
After beating Valencia, Real Madrid continue their impressive winning run. Los Blancos have put together a run of 11 victories on the trot, 8 of them coming in La Liga. Another win and Mourinho will better Pep Guardiola’s run of successive wins in all competitions.
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