Jose Mourinho has twice won the Champions League, taking the UEFA Cup and also the Europa League, but it seems that it was the qualification for the Conference League final that particularly moved him. Seen on the verge of tears, and burst into tears immediately upon the final whistle.
“When you work, live and breathe Rome, you realize it’s the real club of the city. This club is like a family, and that’s why I’m so excited,” Mourinho explained at the end. “No achievement and no title is equal to the power and influence that this club has. I have already had greater achievements than this in my career, but I am excited not only for myself but especially for the fans and players. We watched the Champions League semi-final yesterday, it is not our level, but for us to reach For the Conference League final, it’s like advancing to the Champions League final. “
#Mourinho by the end of the game he was practically in tears. Because a victory is always a victory, and this is really worth a lot. For him and for Rome. #ASRoma #RomaLeicester pic.twitter.com/l5sokUlEbW
– Jacopo Aliprandi (AliprandiJacopo) May 5, 2022
Mourinho has become the first coach to reach four European finals with four different clubs (Porto, Inter, Manchester United and Roma) and will hope to beat Feyenoord and Ophir Marciano in the final to be held on May 25 on the way to a first European title after five years. In the meantime, he also congratulates the ex-Real Madrid for qualifying for the Champions League final. “The great Carlo Ancelotti is a good friend of mine, and I want to congratulate him. A real team that will always be close to my heart, I was happy for the club and I hope the win is complete.”