US EditionMourinho: "Arbeloa Hasn't Been the Best, but Maybe He's Been One of Real Madrid's Best Men"
Mourinho supports Arbeloa’s coaching career but demands a Benfica win to stay in the Champions League, as a draw favors Real Madrid’s advancement.
- At a Tuesday news conference, Mourinho wished Álvaro Arbeloa success as Real Madrid coach but except when they meet Wednesday in Lisbon.
- Álvaro Arbeloa was promoted earlier this month from Castilla, replacing Xabi Alonso, and led Real Madrid to a 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco at the Bernabéu despite no prior top-level coaching experience.
- Speaking of Arbeloa, Mourinho said he loves Real Madrid and Arbeloa but `only want things to go badly for them tomorrow` while hoping Arbeloa has a fantastic career.
- With a place in the last 16 at stake, Mourinho said Benfica must win on Wednesday while a draw could suffice for Los Blancos, urging balanced, all-out play as `We have no other option`.
- Mourinho, with Champions League pedigree, reflected that after taking Benfica in September, he noted Xabi Alonso's dismissal after seven months and said Alonso will bounce back.
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Soccer-Mourinho set for Real Madrid and Arbeloa reunion in decisive Champions League clash
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Mourinho: "Arbeloa hasn't been the best, but maybe he's been one of Real Madrid's best men"
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