We enjoyed a fine victory against Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in Matchday One while APOEL were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid in the Bernabeu.
Dortmund host Madrid in the Westfalenstadion and with one of those teams - both with a draw - set to drop points, Mauricio is determined to make it a perfect start with six points out of six.
At the same time, the manager knows APOEL will be fired up by wanting to put right that 3-0 loss in Madrid in their first group game at home.
“These three points are so important after our victory against Dormtund and in the Champions League, every game is important,” said Mauricio.