
Audio By Carbonatix
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:
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.
Latest Stories
-
Zimbabwe to draw lessons from Ghana’s strategies in combating drug abuse
1 minute -
Ghana’s 6% economic growth not translated into jobs – NDPC
3 minutes -
Accountant General’s Department dismisses claims that GH¢11bn has been spent on Accra-Kumasi expressway
9 minutes -
30 victims in Konongo crash remain in critical condition – Fire Service
15 minutes -
15 stocks recorded gains on GSE in June 2026
15 minutes -
FIFA could sanction Argentina over political Falklands banner after England victory
20 minutes -
Why public relations would say, “Let’s engage our staff before the information reaches the public”
25 minutes -
Mahama announces progress in Government’s efforts to restore Volta Star Textile Ltd
27 minutes -
Community banking has transformed financial inclusion in Ghana over five decades – BoG Governor
39 minutes -
CAGD denies spending GH¢11bn on Accra-Kumasi Expressway, says funds remain untouched
39 minutes -
Green for Change Ghana wins continental recognition for environmental sustainability and climate resilience, calls for greater investment to scale climate action
40 minutes -
Mahama cuts sod for flagship 24-Hour Economy model market at Juapong
41 minutes -
Vice President urges church to deepen role in national transformation
42 minutes -
KMA invites youth to apply for climate action grants under Bloomberg Initiative
43 minutes -
North East NPP chairmanship aspirant denies involvement in Bunkpurugu election court case
44 minutes