Real Madrid links leave Mourinho and Benfica uneasy | OneFootball

Repeated links to Real Madrid have unsettled Benfica, with José Mourinho irritated by the constant noise around his future.

According to Glorioso 1904, his name has been persistently echoed in Spain, with suggestions even Kylian Mbappé would welcome the idea. The story spread quickly and drew immediate reaction around the club.

At the Estádio da Luz, the mood is not euphoric but marked by discomfort at the speculation. Mourinho has not been indifferent to how his name is used, and there is a clear sense of fatigue with the repetition.

Even so, the reality is calmer than the rumours suggest. There have been no formal contacts, and the coach remains fully focused on Benfica. The dressing room is united and aligned with its targets.

On the pitch, standards stay high and every match is treated as decisive. The plan is to finish the season with wins over Moreirense, Famalicão, Braga and Estoril, and fight to the end for second place in the league.

Mourinho has a contract in place and has said he wants to continue at the club, though he hinted not everything is in his hands. In the meantime he is working hard on future preparation, while contained tension lingers at Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904