Tottenham's Harry Redknapp: We will attack Real Madrid

Tottenham's Harry Redknapp: We will attack Real Madrid

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp claims he isn't scared of Spanish giants Real Madrid ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash, but wants to keep the 'dream' run going



Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has vowed to send his team out to attack Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on Tuesday.

With Spurs boosted by the return of Gareth Bale, Redknapp is hopeful his team will perform on the big stage against Jose Mourinho’s side and give their travelling fans something to cheer.

“We’re not just turning up and we’re not going to come here and defend – because we don’t have defensive players,” he told reporters.

“We know that if we have a bad day it could be a nightmare so we’ve got to start well and make sure that we don’t give an early goal away and put ourselves under severe pressure.

“Real Madrid are one of the great clubs and great to be bringing the team here but if you don’t play well it’s not a good night.”

Madrid also have a star back in their squad in the shape of Cristiano Ronaldo, but Redknapp stressed he wasn’t scared of their opponents and was confident in the attacking quality he has at his disposal.

“We have an attacking team,” he continued.

“When you have Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart and Lennon, attacking players, it’s how you have to play.

“I can’t say I’m scared of them. We have to give them more problems than they give us. That’s the way we will approach the game.”

The Spurs manager admitted his side's progress to the quarter-finals - at the first time of asking - was a "dream" but didn't think there was too much pressure on his team to progress.

“The only pressure on us is that we play well,” he said.

“Nobody expected us to be here at the start of the competition but we came through the qualifying game, the toughest group and then a knock-out game with AC Milan.

“We want to keep progressing. The dream is still there for us all and we want to make that dream come true. There is still a chance and we have to make sure we take it.”