Jose Mourinho feels Real Madrid have rediscovered
their true selves after their dramatic Champions League win over
Manchester City. Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in the last
three minutes as the Spanish champions snatched a 3-2 victory from a
pulsating Group D clash at the Bernabeu.
The spirit shown in that late fightback and the
overall performance – the hosts having almost completely dominated the
first hour – swept away the gloom of a dismal start in La Liga. Mourinho
certainly felt the display was more in keeping with the traditions of
the revered nine-time European champions.
“But as a coach I am entitled to say – even though I
wasn’t born a Real Madrid fan like many million people – that Real
Madrid fans want this. They want commitment, they want better quality of
play – and me too. Last year we had it and this year we will have it.
“There was low self-esteem and doubts within the team
– and the coach – but it was difficult to play better than we did. It
was a great commitment from the team, from everyone, without exception.”
Real have won just one and lost two of their opening
four league matches, but they seemed determined from the outset to put
that behind them.
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