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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has stated that he is well aware of the dangers Lyon can present his side in their Round of 16 tie in the Champions League.

Les Gones sent the Blancos packing at this stage of the competition last season and Mourinho is adamant that they will not underestimate the French side.

"Lyon are a good team who have experience of this kind of game, but we are Madrid," he said during a press conference.

"If we think that both games will be easy, then it's going be difficult for us. We must play well in both games. We know our ability, and we won't underestimate Lyon."

The Merengues have been eliminated from Europe's premier club competition in the Round of 16 for the last six consecutive years, but Mourinho believes his side have a good chance of breaking the hex and advancing to the quarter-finals.

"It's been six years since Madrid reached the quarter-finals. When I was at Inter, the club hadn't won the Champions League for more than 50 years," he stated confidently.

"Is it possible to do it this year? We have to beat Lyon… Zinedine Zidane gave us a lot of advice in preparing for this game."

The first-leg is set for Tuesday night at Stade Gerland.

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