Madrid has so far managed a clean sweep victory in the preliminary round. The notch 9 points, Los Blancos, nicknamed Madrid, immovable at the top of the standings.
Speaking after the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mourinho admitted very satisfied with the results achieved so far his team. But, he asked that Cristiano Ronaldo and his friends are not at all able to relax the spirit to continue to win and retain the top position until the completion stage.
"Better to finish first than the second. We still need three points, but could finish the fight by staying on top of Lyon or Ajax Amsterdam is something that is vital," said Mourinho.
"I like the appearance tonight. The game was perfect, everything went good, "he continued quoted Sky Sports, Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
In the game, The Special One, Mourinho's nickname, select a lower Karim Benzema as a starter, but in recent games has always put Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain as a single. His decision, Mou, Mourinho calls, try to give an explanation.
"Facing Lyon have a higher technical and Benzema have done it. He can still move even taped tight. Ronaldo, Benzema and Ozil is the best option for the match before," completion.
Benzema himself appear quite bright. Besides scored the opening goal, he also recorded assists as Sami Khedira breaking goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.