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 | | Jose: If the experts say so, Real Madrid is an outsider against Bayern2.07.2012 |
The head coach of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho said that he ignores the statistics that are definitely not in favor of "the white" in their clashes against Bayern Munich. The two teams will meet in the first semifinal of the Champions League on Tuesday, at "Allianz Arena" , as in the previous nine meetings between them Real Madrid has eight losses and one draw.
"The past is irrelevant, just numbers. The history won't be a factor today" said Mourinho in the press conference. "This is another match. This is a semi-final, everyone wants to win. Bayern has a special motivation to finish because they will be in Munich, but we also have motivation. We'll see. "
Regarding the "hostile" atmosphere in Munich, Mourinho replied with a smile: "Measures for the security are the work of UEFA. Surely there will be enough firefighters to extinguish this hell you're talking about. Bayern will play with a lot of heart, which is nice, but they can also play good football. "
"I think the match will be with tactically outplay more than normal, and will be a great match" added the Portuguese.
Regarding the judging of Howard Webb, he explained his expectations as follows: "Howard Webb is a good referee, he has lot of experience at this level. In Real we always treated positively to the judges."
"We'll help him do his job well, because we know that mistakes are possible and can even get a controversial penalty from which to win three points" Mourinho said, referring to the penalty in favor of Barcelona, ​​brought victory Barca on Saturday against Levante.
Jose declare definitely Bayern for favorite to continue ahead of the semifinals. "There are people who are much more important, and whose opinion is much more serious than mine. Uli Hoeness, Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Oliver Kahn and languor Hittsfeld say that Madrid is not very strong, that Bayern Munich is better and that we have complex of them. So we will be the outsiders in this match" in his typical style, said Mourinho.
The Portuguese spec rejected any opportunity to work ever in the Bundesliga, although he praised the league there: "I could'ot work somewhere where I need a translator, it is impossible for me. Communication is the key to everything, conversations with the players, preparing for training, and so on. And I don't speak German. "
"But otherwise I love the Bundesliga, great tournament, and I don't believe there are many coaches who can say" No "to Bayern" Jose Mourinho ended.
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