Real Mallorca vs Real Madrid CF 0-5 [28/10/2012] All Goals & Highlights

Jose Mourinho - First Steps to Glory

As one of the three England premier domestic competitions, League Cup   is a cherished prize for many director in its 50-year zgodovini.Pri some new bosses, the League Cup glory to help kickstart a new era of success in the new club. In this series, FootballFanCast focuses on a few managers, who first tasted fame in his new job as a winner of the League Cup, and what they are going to be implemented.

English football is not really ready for Jose Mourinho. Portugal, who won Europe arrived in Porto Chelsea in summer 2004 proclaiming himself the "Special One" and promised in the air impenetrable self-confidence that will bring Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire continental dominance so coveted. In many ways, egotistical Mourinho was the perfect leader to work for the owner, to the world.

Showers of silver, which was followed by the Stamford Bridge began later in Mourinho's debut campaign - and this is a special one just eight months to ensure his first trophy with 3-2 extra time win over Liverpool in the League Cup final in February 2005th It was the culmination of the campaign, in which Mourinho has largely bucked the emerging trend of Premier League teams fielding young side in the competition, as their path to the final was hardly afford.

Chelsea progressed in the early rounds by eliminating Premier League rivals West Ham and Newcastle, the 2-1 victory over Fulham in the quarterfinals them up for a two-legged semi-final against Manchester United. The public rivalry between Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson, who viewed the Portuguese as his later arch-rival has already started, so when the two sides played in the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea to come up with victory in Manchester Mourinho cherished victory.

Due to their heavy schedule, Chelsea League Cup adventure was to ensure no rest for the regular starters. Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Damien Duff has appeared in all six games in the team competition with Claude Makela, Mateja Kežman, William Gallas, Didier Drogba and Paulo Ferreira, among those to at least four appearances. All of these players appear in at least 40 games during the year.

Finally itself did not go exactly as planned. John Arne Riis scored the fastest goal in the history of the League Cup, placing Reds forward after only one minute, and it was not until 10 minutes after that the Polish stopper Jerzy Dudek Liverpool beat misplaced header from his own captain Steven Gerrard. Scrambled Drogba and ends with a moment of opportunism Kežman secured Chelsea executives and even the head Antonio Nunez 'man Mourinho is held to secure the first title for a new manager.

At a time when the other team that uses the League Cup blood younger players and experiment with different compositions showed mentality Mourinho, who are regular visitors to rest Chelsea Sun Cup Championships (with one or two exceptions, including Petr Cech and John Terry) . After six trophies in two years at Porto, Mourinho has used to win. This is a feature that his team dear assembly brought with him from all over Europe, and the one you did not expect to break.

After their triumph in the League Cup, Chelsea then eliminate Premier League title, and that it successfully defended the following year. As well as the FA Cup and the Community Shield crown, Mourinho would also raise the trophy in the league, second in 2007, when Drogba inspired beat Arsenal return.

Today is universal Mourinho admired as one of the world's best managers. His approach is still divided opinion, but his record of winning trophies - five in the first two seasons at Inter, three so far in the possession of the Real Madrid - will determine when his career is more than one of the top managers of modern times . For three time world WSM Manager of the year it all began - in England - at least in the League Cup.

Roberto Di Matteo has already stepped out of the shadow of his predecessor, and what better way to complete the process as win this year's Capital One Cup? Chelsea are in the driving seat and you'll be mad to write or without him "The Special One".

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, associated with the transition to Real Madrid

David De Gea's lined-up as a long term replacement for Iker Casillas of Real Madrid, according to reports today.

The young Spaniard, signed by Manchester United as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar, did not strengthen its position as the number one choice at Old Trafford.  manager Alex Ferguson has currently decided to turn the 21-year-old signed for £ 18.3mz Anders Lindegaard on a regular basis.

There are rumors that the former Atletico Madrid stopper homesick in Manchester and Real are ready to offer him return to the Spanish capital.  in La Liga champions and their manager Jose Mourinho has a close relationship with De Gea is Jorge Mendes, agent status will be achieved if decide to move.

Earlier this month, De Gea has admitted that his current position at Old Trafford difficult.

"I'm working flat out every day, because I need to regain the confidence of the coach.

"For me, the training and after the game, it is necessary to show me what can be achieved value in games.

"I ended last season happy with my work for Manchester United, but it is completely normal to go back to zero at the start of next season.

"I do not think I was on top in the last few months, but every game I re-discover their level.

"I agree stewards decision. To me, Anders [Lindegaard] under number 1 is not a problem for me I just want to play and keep my challenge for this position."

Casillas, the Spain captain for the World Cup and two European championships, said in the past that he sees De Gea as his successor on the international stage.

Real Madrid depleted with injuries against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League meeting

Borussia Dortmund entertain Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday with the Germans want to take advantage of their injury hit Spanish opponent by grabbing the top spot in Group D.

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira returned to training on Sunday, rare piece of positive news for Real Team damage Jose Mourinho, who are two points ahead of Dortmund in the group.

The full back Marcelo, Alvaro Arbeloa and Fabio Coentrao returned from international commitments to problems with different weights, with Marcelo ruled out for approximately three months, fracture in his foot.

Mourinho deployed midfielder Michael Essien left back for Saturday's 2-0 La Liga win at home to Celta Vigo with Sergio Ramos moved to right back and inexperienced teen Raphael lizards in the gutter with Pepe in central defense.

"Four guys in the back playing very well," Mourinho's assistant Aitor Karanka said. "Celta have only one chance to head to the end and our defense did a fantastic job.

"Sergio knows (back) position, Rafa brings when it is used and Pepe was as always."

Real is a prolific Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo gashed knee, but is expected to be available for the trip to Germany.

Mourinho will have to fit all body may be collected if Dortmund replicate the form is found in the 1-1 draw at Manchester City earlier this month.

City needs a last gasp equalizer snatch point against Bundesliga champions.

Dortmund a 2-1 home defeat to Schalke 04 on Saturday only slightly mitigate the spirits before the match on Wednesday.

"We played well against Schalke and nothing we can do to change that," said coach Jürgen Klopp.  "But the match against Real Madrid is a cool game."

Klopp should be left back Marcel Schmelzer and midfielder Ilkay Guendogan ago when they missed a match Saturday, along with Jakub Blaszczykowski, who will remain on the back burner for at least two months.

Playmaker Mario Goetze also sets to return after missing the Ruhr Valley derby, casting its link with the creativity and spark that was missing against Schalke.

The Germans started this game with a 3-5-2 system, but fell after 25 minutes in favor of the 4-4-2 line-up, which is likely to be against Real Madrid.

"We will show a completely different face to the Real," said defender Mats Hummels.  "There will be a return of some of our injured players."

Jose Mourinho: "If Lionel Messi is the best in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the universe"

Cristiano Ronaldo is a more deserving winner of the 2012 Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi, Jose Mourinho claimed today.

Real Madrid manager Comments about his star was in response to Barcelona's Tito Vilanova manager, who said that over the weekend Messi is "the best (player) in the world that is far away."

Messi has won the highest honor in football the last three years in a row, but was followed by a disappointing season in Barcelona standards, which have left La Liga and Champions League titles, won only won the Kings Cup is always the argument that Ronaldo would win this year's prize

"When someone with the same responsibility as we come out and said," Mine is the best in the world ', then I have to say, my was not born in Madeira, was born on Mars, he's not from our planet, it is the best in the universe, "Mourinho told Portuguese daily  A Bola  interviewed.

"If Messi is the best on the planet, Ronaldo is the best in the universe. Therefore would be a crime if Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or."

Last year, Real Madrid won La Liga for the first time in four years, with 46 league goals Ronaldo is key to ending Barcelona's run of three straight league titles.

"How can you win Ballon d'Or without collecting titles without winning anything important? Stay up to me to tell me about the Intercontinental Cup or Super Cup, this is a small thing. Addresses Tell me fat," said Mourinho.

Ronaldo continued his rich reign of form this season, scoring two hat-tricks already this term, and became the first player to reach hit six consecutive el Clásico is when he put two past Barcelona in a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Mourinho also claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had a stronger career than his great rival, who comes from a privileged background in his native Argentina and joined Barcelona at the age of 13 years.

"This is harder than Cristiano and Messi. Messi grew up in a team, where he plays, the players, to the game. Cristiano not. He was in England, and then was erected here in the losing team. Had grown in recent two years with this team, that was that, "said Mourinho.

"One (Messi) played as (number) 9 and wander around in the 50 square meters, the distance to the destination is smaller and less intense defense."

"Other (Ronaldo) plays as a wing. Wing How to score as many goals as number 9? Addition Ronaldo is a player who is not protected by anyone."

The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be published on 7 January.

Mourinho pleased with win against Mallorca

Mourinho:   "I think we are doing very well, even though we lost in the last Champions League  
match.  Given that the game in Seville we were winning games, but they still do not  play as great as we have done for almost all of last season, It was enough to win  comfortably.  was his first opportunity to score, and that the game is easier. Sometimes we have a lot of  opportunities to make the assessment, and this time we have reached the first and second the same and things  get easier. " 

Real Madrid coach stressed the importance of this victory "It was important to win  
. towards the difficult terrain and against a tough opponent score makes it look easy, however  
. was such that the game became easy match before this is one of them  
, who labeled them as it is difficult to calendar., and We continue to win as many  
points as possible. " 

He also spoke on the situation in the league:. "We keep going in the right direction last  
season we had 10 points advantage over second placed team in March, and we felt it  
. league that is still up for grabs now is not March, October and not 10 points  
difference, we have eight points, to. Gotta cut the lead in direct  
competition, in this case, our competitors also use Atletico Madrid as they get  
a good head start on us. "

José Mourinho returned to training with his team before the game against Dortmund

Real Madrid qualified Valdebebas today, beginning preparations for the third game  
in the group stage of the Champions League, where they will face Borussia Dortmund away on  
Wednesday.  , only 15 hours after they defeated Celta de Vigo,  
José Mourinho  led the first session to  
prepare for the game and had all team members, except the damaged  
players Marcelo, Coentrao and Arbeloa.  Khedira, who missed the last train,  
said his team.