Mourinho sends chilling warning to Real Madrid before UCL clash: ‘They are wounded’
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Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has already started the psychological battle ahead of his side’s crucial UEFA Champions League play-off clash against Real Madrid.
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The Portuguese coach knows exactly what is coming, especially after his team defeated Los Blancos in their last group stage meeting, a result that still lingers in the memory of both sides.
Real Madrid rarely forget such setbacks, particularly in Europe, and Mourinho is fully aware of the reaction his team could face.
The Spanish giants are set to visit the Estadio da Luz for the first leg, and the tie is already being built up as a high-stakes encounter between two experienced European sides.
Benfica, for their part, have begun the build-up with several messages on their official social media channels.
The posts are aimed at energising their supporters and creating a strong atmosphere in Lisbon, while also sending a subtle warning to the visitors.
The intention is to make the Estadio da Luz an intimidating place for Real Madrid on match night.
Mourinho fires up the match
Mourinho himself addressed the upcoming tie after Benfica’s recent league win over Santa Clara.
He stressed that the match against Real Madrid will be one of the toughest tests his team can face, while also making it clear that the tie is far from decided after just one game.
“[I know it will be] Very demanding, without a doubt. We’ve only played the first leg of the tie.
“Trubin [the Benfica keeper who scored against Real Madrid last time out] won’t be in the attack at the Luz stadium. I’m very used to these kinds of ties.
“I’ve been doing it all my life. People often think you need a certain result in the first leg for this or that reason. I say there is no definitive result.
“We will play the first leg with our heads, ambition, and confidence. We know what we did to the kings of the Champions League.
“They are wounded. And a wounded king is dangerous,” he said.
Source: SPORT