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'Managers care more than the ordinary fan' – Mourinho understands Pochettino's tears

Jose Mourinho thinks Mauricio Pochettino's tearful reaction to Tottenham's incredible Champions League win over Ajax proves coaches care more than the average fan.

Spurs pulled off a remarkable comeback on Wednesday, as they dramatically triumphed 3-2 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA to reach the Champions League final on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate draw.

Pochettino's side looked doomed after Ajax went into half-time 2-0 in Amsterdam, but Lucas Moura scored a second-half hat-trick – his third coming in the 96th minute – to send Spurs into their first European Cup final against Liverpool.