Benfica v Real Madrid: José Mourinho shares his Champions League prediction | OneFootball

previewed the clash with Real Madrid. In the conference room at the Benfica Campus, the Eagles’ coach answered journalists’ questions and emphasized what can be expected from the Spanish giant, four weeks after the first encounter.

"The Real Madrid I expect tomorrow is the Real Madrid that is the number one candidate to win the Champions League", began the Portuguese coach during the press conference for the first leg of the Champions League playoff round of 16.

"Obviously, I expect an opponent similar to the one after Lisbon, where the coach was able to understand a few things", added the Special One, commenting on the current moment of the Merengues after the first Champions League match.

"To modify his team structurally and had the ability to get out of a difficult situation, from an unexpected and heavy defeat to three consecutive wins in the league," concluded José Mourinho, before speaking about his squad.

"I confirm the availability of both. Tomorrow morning there is training and, since there is training, there is always room for something unforeseen. But, based on yesterday and today, I would say both are available," clarified José Mourinho, after what was seen in the Eagles’ training session.

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