Jos\u00e9 Mourinho has once again sparked controversy with a bold statement ahead of his team\u2019s crucial European clash against Real Madrid. The former Real Madrid manager openly admitted that while he still loves the Spanish giants, he hopes they suffer a poor result in their upcoming match.<\/p>\n
Speaking in a press conference, Benfica\u2019s manager Mourinho said, \u201cI love Real Madrid and I love Arbeloa, but I hope they get a poor result tomorrow.\u201d His words immediately went viral on social media, creating heated debate among football fans and pundits.<\/p>\n
Mourinho explained that his emotions are divided because of his deep history with Real Madrid. He managed the club between 2010 and 2013 and won major trophies, including La Liga and the Copa del Rey. However, he now finds himself preparing to face them as an opponent, which makes the situation personal and intense.<\/p>\n
The Benfica coach also highlighted the challenge of playing against such a strong side. \u201cWe will be playing a great team. Either we kill or be killed. We will try to play with balance. Without balance, Madrid will punish us,\u201d Mourinho said, showing respect for Madrid\u2019s attacking power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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