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Tottenham winger points to Madrid’s semi-final hoodoo
By Jamie Casey Last updated: 2nd April 2011

Modric: Fighting talk
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Luka Modric believes Tottenham hold a slight pyschological advantage over Real Madrid ahead of their UEFA Champions League tie.
The two sides meet at the Bernabeu on Tuesday in the first of two legs of a mouth-watering quarter-final tie, with a place in the last four up for grabs.
Madrid have not qualified for the semi-final stage since 2003 and their meeting with Harry Redknapp’s men is their first last-eight appearance since 2004.
Tottenham, in their debut campaign, have lit up the competition with a string of fearless performances and continue to relish the underdog role.
Playmaker Modric believes Spurs can take advantage of Madrid’s recent semi-final hoodoo, but acknowledges the Spanish giants are the favourites.
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“When you look at Real in the last few years, they couldn’t manage to qualify for the quarter-finals,” said the 25-year-old.
“And this year has been great for us. It’s the biggest game in the Champions League for us this year.
“Madrid are the favourites but we have shown how to play against favourites and we will play well against them.
“We will see whether that will be enough to go through but we will enjoy it.”
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