Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has already begun the psychological war ahead of his team’s vital UEFA Champions League play-off match against Real Madrid.
The Portuguese coach is well aware of what is to come, particularly after his squad overcame Los Blancos in their most recent group stage match, a victory that both sides will remember.
Real Madrid rarely forgets such setbacks, especially in Europe, and Mourinho is well aware of the backlash his squad may receive.
The Spanish giants are scheduled to visit the Estadio da Luz for the opening leg, and the match is already shaping up as a high-stakes clash between two experienced European teams.
Benfica, for their part, has begun the buildup with a series of messages on their official social media accounts.
The goal is to make the Estadio da Luz a scary site for Real Madrid on match nights.
Mourinho ignites the match.
Mourinho discussed the forthcoming match following Benfica’s recent league victory against Santa Clara.
He underlined that the encounter against Real Madrid will be one of the most difficult challenges his squad will face, while also emphasizing that the tie is far from over after just one game.
“[I’m sure it will be] Definitely demanding. We have only played the first leg of the tie.
“[I’m sure it will be] Definitely demanding. We have only played the first leg of the tie.
“Trubin [the Benfica goalkeeper who scored against Real Madrid last time out] will not play in the assault at the Luz Stadium. I’m used to these types of bonds.
“I’ve been doing it my entire life.” People frequently believe that you must achieve a specific result in the first leg for various reasons. I believe there is no definitive result.
“We will approach the first leg with determination, ambition, and confidence. We know what we did to the Champions League kings.
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