Champions League final to Real Madrid's veteran Portuguese centre-back Ricardo Carvalho already is dreaming of playing in next May.Leeds Festival tickets online
Nine-time European champions since the 2002 Champions League semi-finals are not reached despite being stacked with top talent but the 33-year-old says that Spanish companies are more motivated this season.
"We reached the semi-finals last season (they were beaten by bitter rivals Barcelona), which means we did well, but we want to do better this year," he said in an interview posted on the club's website.
"We'll need to be in the final if we want the trophy.
"After the present stage we'll play two games in each ensuing round, and you have to play very well in both.
"You can't afford to do well in one and then so-so or badly in the other. We'll have to give good performances in both and also have a little luck to go through.
"He works on every single detail and very well on a daily basis. He wants you to improve every day.
"It's only normal that you grow as a player, and also as a man, when you work with him.
"I'm very proud of working with him for such a long time. It?s special to be next to him."
The former Portuguese international, a sudden end to his stellar international career for the important Euro 2012 qualifier last month brought by walking out on the opportunity - joined Real in August 2010 from Chelsea on a two year contract.
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