• Champions League

Mourinho gunning for goals at Tottenham

ESPN staff
April 12, 2011
Jose Mourinho was in positive mood at his press conference © Getty Images
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Jose Mourinho has warned Tottenham that his Real Madrid will be hunting goals when they arrive at White Hart Lane for the second leg of their Champions League quarter final.

Real are protecting a four-goal lead following a devastating display in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu and most observers have written off Tottenham's chances.

Mourinho has players on yellow cards and one booking away from a suspension but the Real chief has insisted he will not take any risks with his selection.

"We have to respect Tottenham and respect football," Mourinho said at his press conference on Tuesday. "Football sometimes can betray you and you cannot give it the chance of doing that.

"We are coming here to be serious. For myself and Xabi [Alonso] we know the mentality of English stadiums, supporters and team and they will do everything to win.

"If I was in Harry's [Tottenham manager, Redknapp] position I would not throw in the towel and would do everything possible to achieve the miracle."

Tottenham need to attack on Wednesday, but Mourinho has warned Spurs that they will need more than five goals to qualify as he is confident his side will score.

He said: "We have to be serious but I do not think five goals will be enough for Tottenham to beat us as we are coming here to score goals."

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