Arbeloa hails former boss Mourinho as 'role model' ahead of reunion

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2026-01-28

London (PA Media/dpa) - Alvaro Arbeloa comes up against "role model" Jose Mourinho at Benfica on Wednesday aiming to secure a top-eight Champions League finish for Real Madrid. Real enter the final round of group games in third spot and two points above the current cut-off for automatic progress into the last 16 of the competition. Arbeloa is keen to avoid next month's play-off round for teams that finish between ninth and 24th in the 36-team tab......

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