Champions League - Real Madrid feel its their time

Ever since they lost the one against Bayern Munich, there is little question they have been haunted by that game ever since. Real Madrid lost the Champions League in the cruellest of ways that evening - and have never come close to winning it since.

However fast forward to 2015, they face Portugal's Benfica in a Quarter Final clash they are expecting to get through, with their opponents in waiting most likely Liverpool in the semi final. This is looking like a path made special for Real to finally break their Champions League drought.

On the other side of the draw, we have Barcelona, on the same side as French Champions PSG and another strong side in Arsenal. Should they get through the tough draw, its potentially the biggest mouth watering final in history.

At a recent press conference, JM was asked if he thought this would finally be the year.
"I am definitely optimistic. But as the old saying goes, we are taking this one game at a time."

Asked if the past still haunts his team.
"We do not even think about it anymore. I have new players in this team that were not there for that game. We now a much stronger team - and I believe we can beat anyone in front of us."

His Barcelona counterpart SB was not available for comment however it is widely reported his team is struggling for form and the fact they are still caught in a battle for La Liga is taking a mental and physical toll on his players, not to mention a difficult run home to the final.

Good luck to all teams remaining.

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