The self-proclaimed 'Special One' is aiming to finally end Inter's 45-year wait since their last European Cup win when the Nerazurri take on the German champions at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium this weekend.

Mourinho made his name by leading Porto to the title in 2004 before moving to Chelsea, where he failed to repeat the feat and was eventually sacked.

Inter, like Chelsea, are desperate to finally bring the famous trophy back to their cabinet after four years of domestic dominance and are closer than they have been for years, having reached the 1972 final.

Mourinho's side will be favourites heading into the tie, although Bayern are in the final on merit having impressed en route to the showpiece. Julio Cesar, however, has complete faith in his boss' preparations.

"Mourinho is a systematic type," he said. "He is precise, he takes it very seriously. He alone scares opponents. As for a technique to beat Bayern, for now this is a secret. People will have to watch the game on Saturday!"

Striker Samuel Eto'o has sought to ease the pressure on his side by warning Saturday's final must not become "an obsession".

The Cameroon striker - twice a Champions League winner with Barcelona - insists no good can come from desperation.

"This must be a dream final for us. We will lose if it turns into obsession," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I know that Inter fans have waited a lifetime for this moment.

"(But) we need the right attitude and the willingness to fight. I've played two finals, but both against English teams.

"This is a different story as Bayern are in form and are a great squad.''