Real Madrid boss Mourinho would take 0-0 against Spurs

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho would take a 0-0 draw at home in the first-leg of their Champions League clash with Tottenham.

The Portuguese is philosophical about his side's chances.

"If we'd drawn 0-0 it would have been a bad result in the league," Mourinho said. "Against Spurs, though, it would be a good result - or at least it would not be a drama, especially if we have injured players back for the decisive game in London."

"We lacked all our creative players (against Gijon), except Mesut Ozil. If Cristiano plays against Spurs it is because he and I are taking a risk. The doctor says he will only be fit for the game Bilbao next week."

"Marcelo is out for two weeks and Karim Benzema will only come to Bilbao and London, not play the home game."

"Now we have to see if we play people to try to settle the tie in the first leg or if we are satisfied with a draw, but 0-0 at home is good and even 1-1 is not dramatic. It would be all open, so I'll talk to the injured players and decide whether we risk them."