Jose Mourinho
Benfica host Real Madrid in Champions League play-off rematch
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Benfica welcome Real Madrid to Estádio da Luz for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off on Tuesday, seeking to build on their dramatic 4-2 league-phase victory three weeks ago. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 98th-minute header secured Benfica's progression and forced Real Madrid into this extra tie. With Jose Mourinho facing his former club, both sides enter with injury concerns but high stakes for a last-16 spot.
Jose Mourinho, Benfica's coach, has voiced his desire to knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League ahead of their playoff clash. The match rematches Benfica's 4-2 group stage victory over Los Blancos. Mourinho faces his former player Alvaro Arbeloa, now Real Madrid's coach.
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Benfica face Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz on January 28 in a must-win UEFA Champions League league phase clash. Managed by Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese side sit 29th and two points from the playoff spots, needing victory and favorable results elsewhere to advance. Real Madrid, third with 15 points, seek a win to secure automatic qualification to the last 16 under new boss Alvaro Arbeloa.