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Mourinho: Madrid 'Wounded King' Dangerous After Benfica Shock
16 Feb
Summary
- Benfica secured a playoff spot with a stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.
- Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a dramatic 98th-minute header.
- Mourinho, a former Real Madrid boss, expects a dangerous opponent.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has issued a stark warning ahead of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid. He anticipates a 'wounded and dangerous' Real Madrid, referencing the dramatic 4-2 defeat his side inflicted upon them in their previous league phase encounter.
That surprising loss in Lisbon saw Real Madrid, a 15-time Champions League winner, tumble from third to ninth place. The defeat cost them an automatic qualification spot for the next stage. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin notably scored a 98th-minute header in that match.
Mourinho, who previously managed Real Madrid, emphasized the threat posed by a defeated opponent. He stated, 'A wounded king is dangerous.' Benfica aims to approach the first leg with confidence and ambition, aware of their previous success against the Spanish giants.
