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.
Real Madrid opened their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 victory over Alcorcon in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Valdebebas on July 24.
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Federico Valverde returned to training on Wednesday and hailed new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as a special person. The captain expressed his desire for the team to end a trophy drought in the upcoming season.
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.