Mourinho: I want to restore "Real" a dignified status © EuroFootball.com

Jose Mourinho wants to win Champions League trophies with the Madrid club.

The leaders of the Spanish championship will meet in the quarterfinals of this tournament with the surprisingly far-off modest Nicosia APOEL team.

"I want to win in the Champions League quarterfinals and reach the semifinals for the second time in a row. This is especially important knowing how long "Real" hadn't even been in the first pot of the draw," said the Portuguese.

"When I arrived, we were not among the strongest clubs and that put us in a difficult situation during the draw. Now we have earned the most points and should return to the first pot. I want to restore "Real" to its proper status."

The first match in Nicosia will take place on March 27, and the return match in Madrid on April 4.