Departing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to retired Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

Mourinho feels more pressure now he is regarded as one of the more experienced coaches.

"Twenty titles in all the countries I have coached in is a lot. I have learned that, no matter what, I want to win more times, but I've accepted that losing is part of my professional life," he said.

"Defeat nowadays is no longer a huge drama. With the departure of Ferguson, I realise that being a relatively young coach at the top has made me feel more responsible.

"I have been at the top of my profession for over 10 years. I feel more and more responsible. The younger coaches expect it of me and I cannot disappoint."