Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino warns 'fantastic' Real Madrid are far more than just Cristiano Ronaldo

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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_16 October 2017

Mauricio Pochettino has warned his Tottenham players they can’t just focus on Cristiano Ronaldo when they face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.

Having picked up their first Premier League win at Wembley on Saturday, Pochettino now takes his side into a defining Champions League double-header against the current holders, with a home clash against Liverpool sandwiched in between.

Both Spurs and Madrid will be looking to hold onto their 100% record in the Group Stage this season, as they look to take charge of Group H.

While Pochettino appreciates the threat that Ronaldo will pose on Tuesday, he has warned that Madrid are more than just the Portuguese winger.

“He's a very important player, but they have lots of very good players," Pochettino said.

“The squad they have is amazing and they have a very good manager. They're a fantastic club, but you need contributions from the whole squad to win titles.

“Cristiano is like [Lionel] Messi, they have a huge impact on their team. He's one of the best players in the world, it's clear.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner as Real Madrid beat Getafe on Saturday 
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“It's difficult to say anything new about these players - like [Diego] Maradona - as they are just special.

“They can change games and make their teams better. We're not just playing Real Madrid, we're playing the best player in the world.”