Benfica manager Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid will be "wounded and dangerous" because of their dramatic defeat against his side in the Champions League last month as the sides prepare to meet again in the competition. Benfica sealed their spot in the play-offs with an incredible 4-2 victory against Madrid in the final match of the league phase, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th-minute header. The defeat in Lisbon dropped the Spanish club, who have won the Champions League 15 times, from third to ninth and out of the automatic qualification spots. And a wounded king is dangerous," said former Madrid coach Mourinho. We know what we did to the kings of the Champions League."

Source: BBC February 16, 2026 15:19 UTC