The Portuguese coach is eager to write history and record his third Champions League triumph after previously winning the trophy with Porto and Inter.
“You will never be part of the history of the Champions League if you haven’t won it. I’ve already won the tournament twice and am a big part part of the history of the Champions League. I’m not done just yet though and I want to win the trophy a third time,” said Mourinho in a pre-match press conference.
Mourinho pointed out that last year’s elimination against Lyon doesn’t play a role on Wednesday and added that everything can still happen.
“What’s happened in the past isn’t relevant right now. Each Champions League round is unique and the results from previous years don’t count now. We have a slight advantage after the first leg, but everything can still happen.
“It’s very important for us to survive the first knockout round. It will be a huge confidence boost if we reach the quarter-finals and the fans will be delighted if we progress. They can start dreaming about bigger things if we progress on Wednesday.”
The former Inter gaffer also asked the fans to support his men for the full 90 minutes as Madrid could use all of their support now.
“The fans are usually pretty quiet at Santiago Bernabeu. They’re clapping when we play good football, but I have yet to see them give the team their full support. This is the moment of truth for the team and I’m confident that the fans will now step up to give us their full support.
“We have always played pretty well at home and we will only go better with the support of our own fans.”
Madrid drew 1-1 with Lyon in the first leg of their last 16 tie in France last month, and will hope to progress to the quarter-finals of Europe’s most prestigious club competition for the first time in seven years.
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Jose Mourinho Dreams Of Third CL Trophy Ahead Of Olympique Lyonnais Clash