Ahead of Benfica-Braga, Mourinho on the two finals: right mentality | OneFootball

he appeared in Seixal to preview Benfica's final match at the Estádio da Luz in 2025/26. Speaking to reporters, the Portuguese coach, who will be without the injured José Neto, admitted that it will be a complicated clash, expecting a Braga side that still needs to cement its position in the league.

"I think we have the right mentality of a team playing two finals. You're right, it's the last home game, which also carries some extra meaning", began the Benfica coach in the pre-match press conference, where he previewed the clash against Braga, showing his anticipation for the match at the Estádio da Luz.

"The fact that they played midweek, I think they had, by regulation but also in fairness, the game postponed to Monday, which gives them a fourth day after the Europa League and we all know that the big difficulty is playing on the third day and not the fourth, also because of Braga's own style of play", added José Mourinho.

"I think they still need something to confirm 4th place, so they certainly will not be lacking motivation", said the Benfica coach, acknowledging that Carlos Vincens' side will step onto the Luz pitch still with a very important objective and that he expects difficulties from the team from Minho.

It should be remembered that Benfica and Braga face off this Monday, 11 April, in the closing match of the 33rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, which will be refereed by João Pinheiro. On the other hand, the Eagles cannot afford to drop points against the Arsenalistas, as they need to hold on to second place to secure a spot in the Champions League.

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