Wednesday, 20th April, 2011
Read Now >>> Copa del Rey Final Match Preview: Barcelona v Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho believes that there will be no favourite when Real Madrid and Barcelona square off in the Copa del Rey final this evening. The Portuguese thinks that the contest will be an even one and is not letting the pressure affect him or his players.
"I don’t want to say anything out of the ordinary because there is never a favourite in a final. Both teams have the same chance of winning", commented Mourinho.
And the Real Madrid coach believes an evenly balanced final will be witnessed at the Mestalla as the battle to win the Copa del Rey really heats up.
"I have played in many finals against teams that have been either inferior or stronger than mine, but they have all been evenly balanced. That is the natural tendency of finals."
Mourinho also said the result, whatever it is, will not affect his long-term project at the Bernabeu.
"This is my first final with Real Madrid, but I am relaxed. I have experienced many matches like this one, which is why I am a lot more calm than a coach who has never been here before. Our confidence lies in our work to reach success in the form of titles. If we win, great, if we don’t, we will continue working."
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