Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema stood up for Jose Mourinho yesterday at the Champions League pre-match presser.
Despite trailing by two goals, French striker Karim Benzema has not given up hope of a remarkable comeback tonight.
"It's difficult, but we can beat Barca and we'll give all our strength in those 90 minutes to make it to the final," he said.
Benzema also stood up for coach Mourinho and team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo following criticism of the Portuguese duo in the media this week.
"Mourinho is a great coach and he has shown that by winning the Copa del Rey and taking us to the Champions League semi-final in his first season," he said.
"Ronaldo is a great player. After the loss against Barca he was angry, but for this great game we need him at his best - for me he is better than Messi."
But Benzema believes a solid foundation is needed in order to allow the club's attacking players to flourish tomorrow.
"We will attack but first we have to defend well," he said. "If we do that, we will score lots of goals."
