Real Madrid's persistence leaves Mourinho and Benfica uneasy | OneFootball

The name of José Mourinho has once again been strongly linked in Spain with Real Madrid — even Mbappé seems to want it. The news spread quickly and sparked immediate reactions in the Benfica world. But not everything is as it seems in this emotion-charged scenario.

At the Luz, the dominant feeling is not one of euphoria, but rather some discomfort at the constant noise.

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 Eagles’ dressing room remains united and aligned with the goals that have been set.

On the pitch, the demands remain high and every match is approached as decisive. The aim is to finish the season with wins against Moreirense, Famalicão, Braga and Estoril, and fight until the end for second place in the league.

With his contract still in force, Mourinho has already stated his desire to stay at the Club, but hinted that not everything depends on him. Meanwhile, he is working intensely on planning for the future. Between outside uncertainty and internal focus, the Luz is going through days of contained tension.

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