Mourinho bemoans his lack of good fortune in European ties

Mourinho yesterday claimed he had been bereft of good fortune in previous matches at the last-four stage after twice losing to Liverpool (in 2005 and 2007) – when at Chelsea – and again to arch rivals Barcelona last season, a defeat he blamed on a UEFA conspiracy.

Madrid go into today’s second leg with Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu 2-1 down.

“Overall I have not been lucky in semi-finals of the Champions League,” he said.

“I lost one with Chelsea (2005) due to a goal that wasn’t a goal, the ball didn’t cross the line. Another season (2007) we lost on penalties and when you lose a semi-final on penalties it is due to bad luck, and I lost the semi-final last season because of what everyone knows.”

The Portuguese admits he also has more interest than usual in the other semi-final due to Chelsea’s involvement.

Despite the victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday night virtually assuring Real of their first Primera Division title since 2008, speculation continues to suggest Mourinho could quit the club in the summer. But the former Porto and Inter Milan boss insists he plans to stay.

While a 0-0 draw would suffice for the visitors to reach the final in their own stadium, few expect tonight’s match to end goalless.

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is not expecting that either.

“(Tonight) is going to be spectacular. It is going to be a real treat with everything which belongs in such a football game,” he said.

“Just a fortnight ago, people were saying that Barcelona are the be-all and end-all, but now Real have gone and won in Barcelona.

“It will be a battle of the giants. Both clubs have a great history and I am looking forward to it, and hope it has a positive outcome for us.”

Heynckes expects Real to attack his side, but has promised his team will play their part in the spectacle by remaining faithful to the style of play which has seen them score 71 goals in the Bundesliga and 27 times in Europe.