Harry Redknapp insisted that after this season's impressive showing in the Champions League Tottenham have to qualify next season to keep on improving.

"It is no good doing it once and then not doing it again, we have to improve and be there next year too," he said.

"You've seen the players we have to play at that level and we just need to tweak that squad so we can do it again. Much like Arsenal do, and Chelsea and Manchester United, that's how they keep doing it."

"The team will give it their best shot, it is going to be tough. We have to finish above Man City and above Chelsea, that is our aim - it is not going to be easy but that is what we want."

Tottenham talisman Gareth Bale acknowledged Real had been the better side over both games, but also admitted defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, believing Spurs were unlucky not to have at least one penalty.

"It is hard to take, we knew before the game it would be a difficult challenge but we've had a great run and had a go at it," he said.

"Sometimes they [penalty decisions] go for you and sometimes they don't, they were probably the better team over two legs and deserved to go through."

Bale also said that after the team's first taste of Champions League football they want to be back in Europe's elite competition next season.

He added: "It has been fantastic not just for me but for everybody, nobody expected us to get this far and it has been great for me on a personal note.

"There is every chance [of qualifying for next year]. We are only three points off Manchester City in fourth (in the Barclays Premier League) and there is still a lot to play for, we have a game in hand as well."

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