Lisbon, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

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2026-01-26

Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho. The veteran Portuguese still has slim hopes of taking Benfica into the play-off round, needing victory and other results to go their way, but pride alone is enough of a reward as he takes on Alvaro Arbeloa's 15-time European champions. Mourinho never won the Champions League......

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