Mourinho's 10 commandments

Leading up to the Clasico this past weekend between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Paul Kennedy of Soccer America reported on what Jose Mourinho left his players with as their 10 secrets of success heading into this massive rivalry of world football super powers.

What will it take for Real Madrid to beat Barcelona in their much-awaited Clasico on Saturday at the Bernabeu Stadium? Real has beaten Barca just once in seven games since Coach Jose Mourinho took charge last year, but, according to the pro-Real Madrid sports daily Marca, Mourinho gave his players a list of 10 secrets to success ...

Mourinho's 10 commandments
1. Don't give up a goal. Or at least not in the first half.

2. Let the fans make the Bernabeu Stadium hell for Barca.

3. Don't worry about the referee. But be careful about picking up cards.

4. Take advantage of Real's aerial superiority.

5. Don't lose sight of the ball for an instant.

6. Shut down the space Barca players have and pass on the marking.

7. Intensity, Pressure, Verticality and lots of rhythm.

8. Work hard to tire out Barca.

9. Concentration and coordination of movements.

10. Believe in yourself. Don't be anxious.