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Real Madrid's 2-goal Joselu: I'm one of many heroes here

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Real Madrid's 2-goal Joselu: I'm one of many heroes here
Real Madrid's 2-goal Joselu: I'm one of many heroes hereFlashscore
Real are into the final 4-3 on aggregate as Joselu struck twice in the final minutes to win the second-leg 2-1.

Joselu said: Hero? I consider myself one of many. The whole squad has had an incredible year in every sense. We've come into this season in unbelievable form. Tonight's game was always going to be difficult, if that's not the case in a Champions League semi-final, we may as well all go home now. To get here after all we've been through, especially early on in the season, it's been really tough. We are deserving of all of this.

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I'm pleased with how I've been able to contribute, especially today. I try and make the most of my chances. As for two years ago, this is how it feels to be a madridista. I had the opportunity to go and support Madrid and now I get to experience it first-hand.

At Madrid, when you draw the game level, people are urging you to pick up the ball and take it to the centre circle because you have to go on and win. We went after the game, we knew at 1-1 we'd get opportunities because the fans were driving us on. We were creating chances. This is the Real Madrid mentality. In the final minutes, we bring that feeling out.

You always dream about this, about being here at this moment. The first goal was about being sharp, reading the play. They were really fatigued at that stage, they'd dropped into a deep block. It's a dream come true to have nights like this. My dreams aren't as beautiful as what happened today. As a forward, you dream of scoring goals, and if they're like tonight's then even better.

I came here to contribute and do my bit. The coach knew what I could offer at the start of the season, and so did I. I'm pleased to have won the LaLiga title and to be in the Champions League final."