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Chelsea boss Mourinho cools Champions League expectations

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho doesn't believe they can win the Champions League this season.

Chelsea take on Steaua Bucharest tonight knowing they only have to match Basle's result against Schalke to win the group.

But Mourinho said: "Our chances (to win the competition) are not comparable with the chances other clubs have. Other clubs have different stability, squad, evolution of the team, to be the favourites.

"Who are the favourites? Bayern - they are the European champions, are a top club, have the same players, a new manager (Pep Guardiola), unbelievable stability. They won it last year, were in the final the year before and in 2010.

"There is also Barcelona and Real Madrid. These three teams are clearly, in terms of potential, in front. But I could say other teams are very strong.

"I always say if you reach the quarter final, every team has a chance to win it, but in my analysis we're not considered one of the favourites to win."

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