Source: Daily_Mail
Real will beat Lyon 'by two or three goals' despite defeat, says Ronaldo
Super strike: Jean ll Makoun scores against Madrid[LNB]Cristiano Ronaldo played down Real Madrid's surprise 1-0 Champions League defeat to Lyon last night and even boasted that his side could storm back to win the second leg by 'two or three goals'.[LNB]The nine-time European champions struggled to break down a spirited Lyon side and Jean Il Makoun's fine second-half strike secured a first-leg advantage for the French champions.[LNB]It also raised the possibility of Real exiting the competition at the last 16 stage for the sixth time in as many years, bt Ronaldo did not appear unduly concerned by the setback.[LNB]'We aren't too worried about this result,' he toldUEFA.com. 'Losing is part of football and we know it's always difficultwhen you play away from home in Europe. [LNB]'Lyon defended well, with lots of men behind the ball, and they madeit very hard for us to find our game. But we'll go into the second legin positive mood, knowing we're good enough to win by two or threegoals.'[LNB]Real playmaker Kaka was also confident of securing a quarter-final spot at the Bernabeu: 'You always need to suffer to go a long way in this competition,' he said. 'Itwill be tough but we can turn the score around in the second leg.'[LNB] Tough night: Cristiano Ronaldo (right) in action against Lyon[LNB]This year's final is to be played at Madrid's home ground on May 22 and former Manchester United winger Ronaldo revealed his team are desperate to be part of the showpiece.[LNB]'All that is important isthat the team progresses,' he said. 'We're all determined to be part of the final,so have no choice. We have to turn this tie around.' [LNB] Lyon 1 Real Madrid 0: Jean Il Makoun's magic strike sinks Real MadridAC Milan 2 Manchester United 3: Wayne Rooney looks a world-beater as striker puts United in command after lucky Paul Scholes strike wrong-foots MilanVIDEO SPECIAL: Ineligible Hulk wants to take his frustration out on ArsenalChelsea were wrong to sack me! Jose hits out at former club ahead of reunion[LNB][LNB]
