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Redknapp: Relaxed
We are not just coming here to turn up. We want to keep progressing. The dream is still there for us, we have to make that dream come true.
Harry Redknapp
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is confident his side can pull off a shock against Real Madrid in the Champions League in the first-leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday night.
Redknapp insists there is no pressure on Spurs as they look to take a step towards a dream Champions League final at Wembley.
Spurs have already beaten Inter Milan and AC Milan in the Champions League this season on the way to making the last eight and Redknapp insists they are not arriving at El Santiago Bernabeu to make up the numbers.
“I don’t feel any pressure. No one expected us to be here at the start of the season and we have a big chance of winning,” Redknapp said.
“We are not just coming here to turn up. We want to keep progressing. The dream is still there for us, we have to make that dream come true. We want to go all the way if we can. We know how difficult it’s going to be but there is still a chance and we have to take it.”
Daunting
Spurs are set to come up against former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star was named in the squad for Tuesday’s game despite struggling with a hamstring problem
Ronaldo is expected to start despite his hamstring problem and Redknapp admits the prospect of facing him is daunting.
“I’m not going to sit here and tell you I’m pleased that Ronaldo is playing,” added Redknapp.
“He is a fantastic player. It’s a toss-up between him and Lionel Messi for who is the best player in the world. Those are two amazing footballers.”
Mourinho lavished praise on Redknapp today, insisting that the 64-year-old could easily take over from Fabio Capello as England boss next year.
Redknapp returned the favour in his press conference, highlighting the nine-year unbeaten record at home Mourinho held until Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Sporting Gijon as an example of the Portuguese’s skills.
Record
“Nine years. What a record!” noted Redknapp.
“We often go home on a Saturday after losing at home and he hasn’t done it for nine years,”
“So now he knows how the rest of us feel. Hopefully, it will be a bad week
“I respect Jose an awful lot after what he’s achieved. I wasn’t surprised Inter won the Champions League last season. I thought they would win it because he was manager.
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