Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc is backing his side to cause an upset in this season’s Champions League.
The French league leaders carry a one goal advantage into tonight’s last-16 second-leg tie against Olympiacos after Michael Ciani nodded home a free-kick in Greece two weeks ago.
Blanc’s battlers are the only unbeaten side left in the competition after they surprisingly breezed through a difficult group featuring Bayern Munich and Juventus.
And the former Manchester United defender insists this tournament could be set for a few more shocks.
“In a cup competition, and even the Champions League, a lot of things can happen,” said Blanc. “The last four teams are often the same and you can name them in advance, but there could be a surprise.
“We need to savour what we’ve achieved so far, play with the quality we have, try to minimise our weaknesses, and, above all, play with the same desire we’ve shown since the beginning of this competition.”
Meanwhile, Olympiacos have not reached the last eight in 11 years, but defender Olof Mellberg says they must believe.
“We have the ability to do something against Bordeaux,” said the Swede.
“Bordeaux are a strong team on their home pitch. It will be difficult, but anything can happen and we have seen that.”
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