José Mourinho sets Benfica’s target for the rest of the season | OneFootball

José Mourinho - who is being linked to Real Madrid - has determined that Benfica’s main goal for the remainder of the season is to secure second place. After being eliminated from the Portuguese Cup, the Eagles’ coach aims to guarantee direct qualification for the next edition of the Champions League.

Mourinho throws in the towel for the title

With the gap to the top now at ten points, the coach believes that, barring an unexpected collapse from Porto, the title is out of reach. Therefore, Benfica should focus their efforts on overtaking their rivals Sporting. Stealing the position from the Lions has thus become the main focus at this stage of the domestic competition.

In the Champions League, the Eagles’ boss still hopes to reach the play-offs. Currently sitting on six points, and with matches scheduled against Juventus and Real Madrid, there is confidence in the locker room. The team believes it’s possible to secure four or even all of the points up for grabs in these encounters.

Benfica’s goal is second place and the Champions League

Looking at the current standings in Liga Portugal Betclic, the Club of Light sits in third place, with 39 points. The gap to the blue and white leaders is significant, but the difference to the second-placed team is small. Only three points separate the Eagles from the Lions, who have 42.

Rio Ave – Benfica is scheduled for next Saturday, January 17, at 8:30 pm, in Vila do Conde. The match is part of the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic and will be broadcast live on Sport TV 1. After being knocked out of the Portuguese Cup by Porto, the Eagles are looking to return to winning ways.

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