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Reaction
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Didier Drogba pleased with personal performance
Didier Drogba believes that his goal for Galatasaray against Real Madrid on Tuesday shows that he remains a top-level footballer.Apr 10,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F10%2Fjose-mourinho-real-madrid.jpg "Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013")
Jose Mourinho eyes Champions League final appearance
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says that his players are already looking towards the Champions League final at Wembley.Apr 10,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F10%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Manchester United on March 5, 2013")
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'We must learn from Galatasaray defeat'
Cristiano Ronaldo says Real Madrid must learn from their defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League, despite their progress in the competition.Apr 10,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fjohan-elmander-galatasaray.jpg "Galatasaray forward Johan Elmander in action on September 19, 2012")
Johan Elmander "proud" of Galatasaray effort
Galatasaray striker Johan Elmander says that he is "proud" of his side's effort in their Champions League campaign.Apr 9,
Jose Mourinho: 'I didn't get nervous'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says that Galatasary's second-half comeback against the Spanish side did not make him nervous.Apr 9,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a thrilling night of European football that saw Real Madrid progress into the Champions League semi-finals.
Match Report
Real Madrid lose 3-2 to Galatasaray in Istanbul but progress to the Champions League semi-finals 5-3 on aggregate.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Galatasaray and Real Madrid that has a thrilling finale.
HT Report
Cristiano Ronaldo's early goal gives Real Madrid a 1-0 lead against Galatasaray away from home in the Champions League.
Team News
Pepe starts alongside Raphael Varane in defence for Real Madrid against Galatasaray in Istanbul in the Champions League.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's Champions League trip to Turkish outfit Galatasaray.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Galatasaray 0-0 Istanbul
Saturday, March 14 at 5pm in Turkish Super Lig
Saturday, March 14 at 5pm in Turkish Super Lig
Next Game: Liverpool vs. Galatasaray
Wednesday, March 18 at 8pm in Champions League
Wednesday, March 18 at 8pm in Champions League
Last Game: Real Madrid 3-0 Man City
Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm in Champions League
Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm in Champions League
Next Game: Real Madrid vs. Elche
Saturday, March 14 at 8pm in La Liga
Saturday, March 14 at 8pm in La Liga
Head to Head
Apr 3, 2013 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Diego Lopez: 'Real Madrid want to score in Istanbul'
Diego Lopez insists that Real Madrid will play to win against Galatasaray in Istanbul in the Champions League on Tuesday.Apr 9,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Ffatih-terim-galatasaray.jpg "Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim on the touchline on December 5, 2012")
Fatih Terim: Galatasaray will "try everything" against Real Madrid
Fatih Terim insists that Galatasaray will try their best to beat Real Madrid in Istanbul in the Champions League on Tuesday.Apr 9,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F06%2Fjose-mourinho-real-madrid.jpg "Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013")
Jose Mourinho: "Anything is possible"
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists that "anything is possible" in tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Galatasaray.Apr 9,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F45%2Framos.jpg "Sergio Ramos")
Sergio Ramos: 'No fireworks yet'
Sergio Ramos insists that Real Madrid have to maintain their form until the end of the season to win the Champions League.Apr 8,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F39%2Falbiol.jpg "Raul Albiol")
Real Madrid's Raul Albiol to start against Galatasaray?
Jose Mourinho says that Raul Albiol could replace the injured Pepe in the Real Madrid defence against Galatasaray on Tuesday.Apr 8,
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