Mourinho on the Clássico before Benfica v Alverca: It would be better if... | OneFootball

José Mourinho is in favor of the scenario where the league leader is defeated. In the press conference, where he spoke about the return of Dodi Lukebakio, the Benfica coach was pragmatic and pointed out what, for him, would be the best outcome of the match between Sporting and Porto.

"My job is to win tomorrow. Our focus, and that of the fans as well, must be on beating Alverca," José Mourinho began by explaining at the press conference ahead of the match against Alverca, when responding to questions related to the Clássico.

"All of us, fully motivated and pushing the stadium, it is essential to win," added the Special One, emphasizing that the team's focus is on the match against Alverca, with the goal of returning to victories after the goalless draw away at Tondela.

"If you asked me what I would prefer in the Clássico, without looking at club names, it would be better if the first-placed team lost," José Mourinho finally admitted, making clear his opinion about the match between the two direct rivals of Clube da Luz.

It is worth recalling that Benfica heads into the 21st round of Liga Portugal Betclic in third place, with 46 points, five behind Sporting (51) and nine behind Porto (55). The match against Alverca is scheduled for the night of Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz.

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