Real Madrid once again had to fight against all odds to get a win when they travelled to the Italian capital to face AS Roma in their second UEFA Champions League game of the season. After going down 3-1 at one point in game, the Merengues fought their way back to a 3-4 win in the final few minutes of the match.

This win would have significantly boosted the team’s morale, and there is plenty of reason for Los Blancos’ fans to hope that their performance in that game will help the team turn around their form. However, they face another difficult test, this time in La Liga, as they will host Sevilla on Sunday.

As MARCA has reported, Jose Mourinho addressed his customary press conference ahead of this league match. The Portuguese coach admitted that some of his players are tired, but assured that they will be ready for the upcoming game:

“We are tired, but not tomorrow. From what I’ve seen in the medical department, the players who played the most minutes are tired. Tomorrow is another day. We have good options at home to make some changes and bring in fresh legs. Sevilla are doing well, and they have been competitive in the matches they have lost. Luis García is doing a great job. They survived last season. We want to win.”

The midfield been one of the main areas of problem for Real Madrid, and the coach was asked about his plans for this position:

“I ask midfielders to be midfielders. I expect them to do the work a midfielder is supposed to do. Someone who only defends is limited. If they only attack, they would be better off playing out wide or as a No. 10. It is a very difficult position to play. To be a top player, you need a different level of quality.”

Mourinho was highly criticial of Javier Tebas after his recent comments comparing Real Madrid TV to Nazi propaganda machines:

“You’ve already seen what I think. He has ventured into an area where the only excuse would be a clinical condition. Madrid fans understand what Real Madrid are up against. Even considering the enormous prestige Spanish football enjoys abroad, the World Cup and the most prestigious club in the world, it is better that he keeps those comments to himself.”