Diego Lopez celebrates 'fantastic week' for Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho's side have beaten Manchester United in the Champions League as well as overcoming Barcelona twice
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Your support makes all the difference.Real Madrid hero Diego Lopez has hailed his side's “fantastic week” after following back-to-back wins over Barcelona with progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Lopez, a January signing for Real following Iker Casillas' hand injury, put in a sterling performance to keep out Manchester United and help secure a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford last night.
The harsh red card for United winger Nani dominated much of the post-match discussion, but Lopez does not want Real's efforts to be overlooked.
Prior to the win over the Red Devils, Jose Mourinho's men had already beaten rivals Barca in the league and the Copa del Rey.
"The team has shown they are champions. It was a difficult game at a difficult place," he told Marca.
"With 11 against 11, they had the match in their favour. We didn't know where to go. The sending off altered the game, but we had to get two goals and we succeeded.
"This week is one to frame and remember. At the most important time the team has won three important victories.
"There is a long way to go in the league and Champions League and we have gone a step further.
"It is a very strong psychological blow after a fantastic week."
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