"Madness": how the international press reacted to Benfica v Real Madrid | OneFootball

The victory of Benfica — which secured their qualification for the Champions League playoffs — drove the international press wild. With a particular focus in Spain, the headlines from the neighboring country reacted to Real Madrid's setback and also highlighted the mastery of José Mourinho.

AS: "Total disaster in Lisbon," began the Spanish newspaper. "Madrid is condemned to the playoff due to a disastrous game against Benfica. Two goals from Mbappé minimize a deserved defeat." "He excellently prepared the ambush with an authorial strategy: press hard and resolve with verticality," concluded the sports daily.

Marca: "Benfica, dominant, achieved qualification, dismantling the Arbeloa effect and eliminating Real Madrid from the top eight," the Spanish newspaper initially stated. Also highlighting Trubin's historic night: "At Luz, where he achieved European glory, and against the Glorious, Madrid bid farewell to the top 8 showing all its flaws, which are not few."

Mundo Deportivo: "It wasn't a step back for the blancos. It was a complete disaster for Arbeloa's team," betting on this headline. Meanwhile, Sport published the following: "The master ridicules the aspirant."

Gazzetta dello Sport: "Mourinho's usual madness: eliminates De Zerbi in the 97th minute with a goal from the goalkeeper." The same source also highlights the possible reunion between Inter and the Special One: "Once again Mourinho, at the last minute, in a crazy way, in the most unexpected manner."

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