Los Blancos resumed their hunt for the elusive 10th European title with a come from behind 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Jose Mourinho finally stemmed Real Madrid’s flow of defeats against Manchester City. Galacticos v2.0 gave a good account of their abilities as they twice came from behind to secure all three points against the travelling Citizens at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid were on the brink of yet another defeat in 2012/13 season as they went into the final five minutes of the European fixture with a 1-2 score-line. However, quick strikes from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 spared the capital club blushed
in front of Madridista.
The Special one was understandably pleased with the result against the Etihad Stadium outfit, hailing it all important in a group consisting of league winners from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904.
However, Mourinho shared that expecting Real Madrid players to secure a perfect result from their UEFA Champions League group stages likening to their exploits last season would be a folly. He stated that Group G is difficult and it would be a difficult
ride to the knockout stages.
“The group is very difficult and I do not think that we can repeat what we managed last season and get 18 points. Each point will be different. Manchester City had the mindset to draw.”
Mourinho claimed that Manchester City’s tactics had a part to play in Real Madrid’s victory, commenting that the defensive mindset of the English champions was a strategy Los Blancos came prepared to tame.
Continuing on the topic, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan trainer stated that it was an interesting match of football for those who understand the game as he pointed out tactical changes that happened during the European fixture.
“They were very defensive in the first half. I was prepared for that type of play. Then http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254. It was a very nice game for those who understand
football,” the assured tactician revealed.
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