Isco: Real Madrid are favourites to win the Champions League

The Blancos midfielder believes his side are in
a good position to secure la Decima this term,
but is aware that the first hurdle will be
difficult to overcome
Real Madrid attacker Isco says his club are
favourites to clinch the Champions League title
this season.
Los Blancos were eliminated by Borussia
Dortmund in the semi-finals of the tournament
last term, but the youngster is confident that
the club are in a better postition to secure the
long-awaited Decima this time around.
"Real Madrid are favourites for the Champions
League trophy," the 21-year-old told a press
conference.
"It shouldn't become an obsession, but we will
give everything for la Decima.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti recently faced criticism
for letting Mesut Ozil leave for Arsenal, but
Isco is convinced the club's new signings easily
make up for the loss of the valuable assist
creator.
"After Mesut Ozil's departure, not much has
changed. Now we have Gareth Bale and we are
tyring to help him.
"With new additions this summer, we can
clinch the title this season."
The former Malaga man then assured his side
are aware of the atmosphere that will await
them in Istanbul and singled out Wesley
Sneijder and Didier Drogba as possible threats.
"Galatasaray have important players and some
passionate fans. We are aware of that. We will
do our best and try to win this match.
"I know Wesley Sneijder and Didier Drogba
well. We will do everything we can to stop
them. We prepared well for this encounter."
Real will lock horns with Fatih Terim's men on
Tuesday at the Turk Telekom Arena.