Chapter 411: Mourinho: We are here to win!
At 19th, a pre-match press conference was held at the famous Hilton Hotel in Munich.
The first player to appear was Real Madrid coach Mourinho. When a reporter asked about referee Weber on duty, Mourinho also reflected on Barcelona coach Guardio while answering the question.
"There is no problem between me and the referee."
Mourinho said, "To me, Weber is a good referee. He has rich experience in law enforcement and high-level competitions. As usual, Real Madrid has good wishes for referees before the game, hoping that they will do their job well.
Real Madrid players will also help the referees complete their work as always on the court. We know that sometimes the referees may make mistakes, and sometimes this way, such a penalty will determine the ownership of three-pointers."
Regarding tonight's game, Mourinho said: "Real Madrid's previous historical record in Munich has no impact on this game, and history will not have any effect on this game.
Whether it is data statistics or historical records, these things have no meaning. This is a Champions League semi-final, and the participating teams are determined to win.
Since the finals are played at their home court, the opponents will have extra motivation. Of course, we also have extra motivation, because this is our second consecutive season to compete in the semi-finals.”
Mourinho pointed out that he is not afraid of failure because the only thing Real Madrid is sure to lose this season is the Spanish Cup of Dec, and Real Madrid won this trophy last season.
He said: "We can't lose anything because the only thing we will lose is the Cup of Kings that we got last season. I think it's better not to say anything about our exit from the Cup of Kings. Now the league championship and the Champions League trophy are not ours. Since it's not ours, we can't lose it, we can only get it."
Mourinho did not disclose the starting lineup for tonight's game.
He said: "I have no doubts about the game. I know who will play, who will sit on the bench, and who will sit on the stands. In fact, I never have any questions about the arrangement of such a game, because I have thought it through and prepared it fully. But I will not tell you my starting lineup.
For me, it’s easy to arrange troops and formations, and I’ve already thought about it.”
When a reporter asked him why he spoke at the Champions League press conference and did not attend the La Liga press conference, Mourinho said concisely: "I speak only because UEFA has regulations on this."
Mourinho then praised Bayern Munich's players and coaches.
He said: "It's a very good team with a very good head coach and a pretty good player. Bayern is a strong club and they're a strong opponent.
The best praise a team can get is that they play football as a whole. I think this is how Bayern plays now. Like all strong teams, Bayern also has unique players, but more importantly, they are an excellent team.”
Regarding the statement that Real Madrid is a hot promotion, Mourinho specifically mentioned the views of some former Bayern players and former Bayern coaches.
He said: "I think that those who appear in the media every day and those who are most people are more important than my views.
Heness, Beckenbauer, Kahn, Heathfield and others all believe that Real Madrid is not a strong team, their strength is even stronger, and they are still our nemesis. We will see who can make a difference in this game tonight."
Mourinho then talked about the atmosphere of the Allianz Stadium in Munich.
He pointed out: "UFA is responsible for safety issues, and they probably have to send a lot of firefighters to avoid fire on the spot. The opponent's fans will boo, and all we should do is play the game well.
To be honest, I don't think Bayern will do anything else, they will do their best to play well.
Bayern is a very good team, and the teams coached by their head coach also like to play great games. So, just kidding aside, this is a football game. Maybe both teams will pay more attention to tactics, but that's all. I hope the game will be exciting and good at that time."
Mourinho believes that after he came to Real Madrid, Real Madrid's competitiveness has been improved.
He said: "I haven't changed anything about the club, nor have I changed the management structure of the club. The only thing I helped change was the team itself, and it was not only my credit, but also the credit of the players.
Before I came, Real Madrid had not entered the late Champions League game for many years, and we reached the semi-finals in these two seasons. Last season, we were eliminated after losing one of more than 20 games, and that game has a story.
This is the meager contribution made by a coach and the contribution made by the players. Grasping the historical goal record in the league is not the most important thing, but this is a good thing, which proves the ability of this team and proves that the players strive to win every game and want to bring goals to the fans.
Even if we lead 2-0 or 3-0, fans still want to see more goals because goals are the most interesting part of football. At this stage of the season, our hope is to turn these goals and scenes into championship trophys."
Regarding Kaka, Mourinho pointed out: "I don't want to disclose our roster, but I know Kaka's situation. He often plays well in the Champions League. If I don't use such a player who can perform well in the Champions League, I'm not wise."
When a reporter asked about his impression of Wang Qi and the impact of Wang Qi's absence on tonight's game, he said: "Wang is a player with high offensive efficiency, and I know he will become a 'trouble' in our defense.
I have noticed that many media have been discussing the impact of Wang's absence on Bayern in the past few days, but I think Bayern is strong and pays great attention to teamwork, so I don't think his absence will affect Bayern's overall strength."
A reporter asked, "Can you compare Wang and Ronaldo?"
Mourinho replied after pondering for a moment: "Their characteristics are very similar in many places, both of which are competent for multiple positions on the court, and they are also the core of the team's offense.
But as far as I see, Cristiano is stronger.”
When talking about the goal of the game tonight, the Portuguese's statement was different from what he said at the airport yesterday, or the goal was clearer.
"We're here to win, so our goal tonight is to take a win away. Of course I know it's not easy, but I'm confident to do it!"
At this moment, the Portuguese no longer hides their desire to win this game.
If it were another team, German journalists would definitely sneer, but no one felt incredible or indignant after he said his goal.
Chapter completed!