Carvalho dreaming of Champions League final

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Carvalho dreaming of Champions League final

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The nine-time European champions have not reached the finals of the Champions League since 2002.

20 September,2011 09:42 am

Real Madrids veteran Portuguese centre-back Ricardo Carvalho is already dreaming of playing in the Champions League final next May.The nine-time European champions have not reached the finals of the Champions League since 2002 despite being stacked with top talent but the 33-year-old says the Spanish giants are highly motivated this season.We reached the semi-finals last season (they were beaten by bitter rivals Barcelona), which means we did well, but we want to do better this year, he said in an interview posted on the clubs website.Well need to be in the final if we want the trophy.After the present stage well play two games in each ensuing round, and you have to play very well in both.You cant afford to do well in one and then so-so or badly in the other. Well have to give good performances in both and also have a little luck to go through.Carvalho also heaped praise on Reals Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, who he worked under at both Portuguese side Porto - where they both won the 2004 Champions League trophy - and English Premier League side Chelsea.He works on every single detail and very well on a daily basis. He wants you to improve every day.