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Jose Mourinho prepares Benfica for Real Madrid clash after recent La Liga setback

How Jose Mourinho is Preparing Benfica for the Madrid "Hell?

Jose Mourinho received timely boost before Benfica’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

A Key night awaits in Madrid

Jose Mourinho head coach of Benfica is preparing for tough test as his side travel to face Real Madrid in Champions League playoff return leg.

The match will be played on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Madrid holding 1-0 advantage from first leg in Portugal.

The only goal of that match was scored by Vinicius Junior.

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported that all conditions appear to favor Real Madrid, given the scoreline and their strong European record at home.

However teams led by Mourinho have often shown different face in such high-pressure situations.

Osasuna result raises questions

Real Madrid’s recent 2-1 defeat to Osasuna, sealed by a late goal from Raul Garcia de Haro, may have offered Mourinho useful clues.

If the Portuguese coach watched that match, it likely added to his preparation for Wednesday’s encounter.

The loss exposed moments where Madrid struggled defensively especially when key attacking players were fully committed going forward.

These details have not gone unnoticed by coach known for studying opponents closely.