José Mourinho in the Spanish press spotlight ahead of Benfica v Real Madrid | OneFootball

On Tuesday, Marca made headlines with José Mourinho. Benfica and Real Madrid face each other tomorrow at Estádio da Luz, for the final matchday of the Champions League group stage, and the Spanish daily refers to it as the “most special reunion,” naturally referring to the Portuguese coach’s reunion with the team he managed between 2010 and 2013.

On the newspaper’s website, there is an assessment of Benfica’s season both domestically and in Europe, recalling, for example, that the Eagles have already been eliminated from the Cups, that they are “far behind Porto” in the league, that they have had a “disappointing” Champions League campaign, and that they are coming off a thrashing of Estrela da Amadora.

The Spanish newspaper even says that this is José Mourinho’s last chance to “stay in the title race,” but reminds readers that the task will be complicated, since even if Benfica beats Real Madrid, it may not be enough to secure a playoff spot. “Fate has it that his former club, which he admires so much, could be his executioner,” the article reads.

In the end, the Madrid daily also recalls the circumstances in which José Mourinho arrived at Benfica: “The coach arrived at the club as an electoral trump card for Rui Costa in the presidential race, fully aware that the situation was difficult. He knew it, but accepted the challenge.”

The “Special One” will face a club he knows well today, January 28, at 8:00 p.m., at Estádio da Luz. The match will close the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The Eagles depend on other results, but a win against the “Galácticos” is essential to keep their dream of qualifying for the Champions League playoff alive.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.