In the new season, Mourinho has been emphasizing the need to eliminate psychological shadows. It's not just about entering the round of 16, but about hoping to reach the finals and even win the final championship.
Real Madrid believes the reason the team didn't win the Champions League last season was because the coach Pellegrini lacked the genes for it, whereas Mourinho is a master at winning championships.
To date, Mourinho has never lost a final he has entered...
Moreover, the underestimation of Lyon is not only due to the big win in the first leg; Mourinho himself is also an important factor.
Don't forget, Mourinho is a master at dealing with Ligue 1 teams, whether at Porto, Chelsea, or Real Madrid. The Portuguese "madman" can always restrain the Ligue 1 teams.
Including the first leg of the round of 16, Mourinho's career has seen 11 encounters with opponents from Ligue 1, achieving an overwhelming advantage with 8 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss.
