Juande Ramos says he is not thinking about his long-term future as Real Madrid coach ahead of the UEFA Champions League tie with Liverpool.
Since replacing Bernd Schuster at the Santiago Bernabeu in December, Ramos has overseen a remarkable upturn in Real's form following 10 wins in 11 games.
His contract lasts until the end of the season and a positive run in the Champions League could boost Ramos' prospects of staying in the job.
However, ahead of Liverpool's visit to the Bernabeu on Wednesday night for the first leg of the last 16 clash, Ramos is not fretting about his situation.
Instead, the former Sevilla coach is eager to help Real reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2004.
Incentive"The only thing I'm interested in is getting through the tie because that's the only important thing for Real Madrid," he said.
"It's an attractive tie against a tough team. It's been a few years since Madrid got past this round and this is the only incentive for us.
"My personal situation is not important, I'm only thinking of getting through."
Ramos is also adamant that he does not have to prove his worth again following his disappointing 12-month spell in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.
He added: "I don't have to prove my reputation as a coach, I've been a coach for many years and everybody knows about me.
"I'm proud of our good run because it's been very good for Real Madrid. I don't have anything to say about Tottenham."
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