Mourinho warns Benfica of ‘dangerous’ Madrid in UCL rematch
José Mourinho has cautioned that Real Madrid will be “wounded and dangerous” as Benfica prepares for their UEFA Champions League play-off rematch. The Portuguese side recently defeated Madrid in a dramatic league-phase match, highlighted by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s last-minute heroics. Despite their previous win, Mourinho stressed the difficulty of the upcoming tie and the unpredictability of the result. Both teams are set for a high-stakes encounter as Madrid looks to bounce back.
Match highlights
- José Mourinho described Real Madrid as “wounded and dangerous” after their defeat to Benfica.
- Benfica secured a 4-2 victory in the final league-phase match, with Anatoliy Trubin scoring a remarkable 98th-minute header.
- Real Madrid dropped from third to ninth in the standings, missing out on automatic qualification.
- The rematch will be held at Estadio da Luz, with Mourinho emphasizing the psychological and tactical challenges ahead.
- Real Madrid remains a strong opponent, currently leading La Liga by two points over Barcelona.
