Benfica coach Jose Mourinho says he’s optimistic his team will oust Real Madrid from the Champions League.
Recall that Benfica defeated Madrid 4-2 in the final round of the league phase to grab the last spot in the playoffs and, in the process, dropped the 15-time champion out of the eight automatic qualification places for the round of 16.
Speaking ahead of tonight’s clash, the Portuguese tactician stated that he’s confident of eliminating Los Blancos from the competition.
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“I gave everything I had to Real Madrid. I did good things and bad things, but I gave it my all. My feeling is that I gave everything, and people respect me for that, with my successes and mistakes.
“But I don’t want to fuel stories that don’t exist. The reality is that I have one more year with Benfica, with a very easy clause to terminate by either party. There’s nothing left with Real Madrid.
“I would really like to eliminate Real Madrid, and for Arbeloa to win La Liga and stay with Real Madrid for a long time. He’s a great guy and he deserves it.”
