Oezil proud to pass Netzer mark

Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Oezil was delighted to surpass Germany legend Gunter Netzer s mark of 100 appearances for the club.

The 23-year-old also commented on his constant presence in Jose Mourinho s starting line-up this season, and said he was proud to hold a place in a team laden with so many high-quaity players.

Gunter Netzer was a great player, who everyone at Real Madrid still respects, Oezil told Kicker.

Therefore, I am honoured to have played as many games as he did with the club. Such comparisons are secondary to me though as I m more concerned with my performance on the pitch.

Oezil said Real s disappointing loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final had been a motivational factor in helping them clinch the La Liga title.

We had no time to think about the loss, we immediately had to focus on the league. I ll never forget this championship and the celebrations afterwards. We ve been rewarded for a year of hard work, Oezil said.

The Germany international was questioned on how he s fought off competition from the likes of Kaka and Angel Di Maria for a place in Mourinho s team.

We are a team that consists not only of 11 players, but many more. I do not fight against other players, I try to play my best for Real. I ve played in 34 out of the 37 league matches, and I m happy with that. It makes me proud, he said.

The attacking midfielder has made 104 appearances for Madrid since joining the club from Werder Bremen in 2010.

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