Spurs not intimidated by Real

We already played very well at an historic stadium like the San Siro against a great team like Milan, said Redknapp,as Tottenham seek to spring a surprise on their first appearance in the modern version of Europes elite club competition.

Logically,we know well have to be at 100 per cent in Madrid for the whole game,which will be very tough,but we are going without fear, he added.

Peter Crouch scored the only goal in the last-16,first leg victory over Milan,which was enough to see Tottenham through to the quarter-finals and came after Gareth Bale netted a stunning hat-trick against the Serie A sides city rivals Inter in a 4-3 defeat in the group stage in October.

I hope we can give them Real a big surprise,Redknapp told Marca. Its a great day for us and I wont need to motivate the players much,they are all raring to go.

Tottenham are contesting the European champion clubs competition for only the second time following their debut half a century ago. Nine-times winners Real are through to the last eight for the first time in seven seasons and could face La Liga rivals Barcelona in the semi-finals if they get past Tottenham and Barca eliminate Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine.

Doubt over Ronaldo

Real and Tottenham have both been hit by injuries and a question mark still hangs over whether the Spanish clubs Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo will have recovered from a thigh strain in time to feature. Mourinho said on Saturday after Reals shock 1-0 defeat at home to Sporting Gijon he may risk his compatriot. In-form striker Karim Benzema,who injured himself on duty with France,would not make the squad,he added.

Do you really think he Ronaldo wont play? I dont. Ronaldo is a fantastic player and I think hell play, Redknapp said.

Tottenham have a defensive crisis and right back Alan Hutton joined the growing injury list on as he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee problem.

Also on the list of absentees are Ledley King,who needs a groin operation,former Real player Jonathan Woodgate calf and Younes Kaboul thigh,while William Gallas knee is doubtful. Vedran Corluka is likely to start at right back with Sebastien Bassong partnering Michael Dawson in central defence. Midfielder Bale,who has been battling a hamstring injury,should at the least be included in the squad,Redknapp said. Gareth is okay,not too bad,hes got a chance. He should be fit.

Emmanuel Abebayor,on loan at Real from Manchester City until the end of the season and who will likely start if Benzema is unavailable,said the towering Crouch could cause problems for the home defence on Tuesday. Peter Crouch is not that quick,but hes very tall. Hes got a dribbling ability that makes it seem like he does things in slow motion. He is very good in the air. I believe he will be the most troublesome for the team.