The Portuguese mentor expressed that Real Madrid can still make it to the final of the Champions League, despite his side’s defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan head coach stated that the semi-final of the Champions League is far from over and maintained that Los Blancos can bounce back in the fixture when they host Jupp Heyneckes’ men at home.
The Spanish capital-based club locked horns with German Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, in the first leg of the last four of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The match that took place at the Allianz Arena saw the Spaniards succumb to a 2-1 defeat
at the hands of the Bavarians.
However, despite the loss in the first leg, Jose Mourinho is optimistic that Los Merengues can make a comeback in the two-legged fixture.
Tuesday’s encounter proved to be a cagy affair at most as both teams were very strong defensively. However, it was the host team that managed to get the better of the visitors and come out as the better side.
The Bavarians came out with all guns blazing as they took the game to Madrid. After creating a number of chances early on in the match, Bayern took the lead after Franck Ribery found the back of the net in the 17th minute.
Although the hosts had the advantage, Los Blancos threatened their goal as well. Despite Bayern’s excellent defending, Madrid were able to create a number of chances of their own. It was in the 53rd minute that Mesut Ozil scored the equalizer
for them.
As the game approached its conclusion, many expected it to end in a stalemate;however, Mario Gomez scored in the 90th minute to give his side the all-important lead.
The Madrid head coach conceded that Munich are a tough side to face, but emphasized that they can overturn the first leg when they play at home.
While addressing reporters, the 49-year-old quoted:
"We have the second leg to come and it's not like we have to make a historical comeback, what we have to do is very achievable. If we win at home we are there. I am optimistic we can play in the final."
At the moment, Mourinho’s men are preparing to face their traditional rivals, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday.
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