US EditionMourinho calls Arbeloa one of his ‘children’ ahead of Benfica vs Real Madrid in Champions League
Mourinho clarified his earlier remarks, emphasizing his personal support for Arbeloa while highlighting Benfica's urgent need for a positive Champions League result, officials said.
- On Jan 27, Benfica coach Jose Mourinho praised Alvaro Arbeloa ahead of Wednesday's make-or-break Champions League tie with Real Madrid, calling him one of his personal favourites.
- After a comment last week was read as a criticism, Mourinho sought to clarify his intent and said he would never try to make life hard for Alvaro Arbeloa.
- Mourinho used familial language, calling Arbeloa `my boy` and adding `Xabi is another one of my boys` at the press conference on Tuesday.
- Madrid can seal progression to the last 16 with a win, while Benfica needs victory and favourable results to reach the play-off round.
- Arbeloa, in his first senior managerial role, took charge of Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso was sacked two weeks ago, but Mourinho said he cannot fully assess him without watching Madrid's youth teams.
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Mourinho set for Real Madrid and Arbeloa reunion in decisive Champions League clash
LISBON, Jan 27 - Jose Mourinho's Benfica side will face Real Madrid on Wednesday in a make-or-break Champions League encounter, marking an emotional reunion for the Portuguese manager with his former club and one of his most trusted ex-players, Alvaro Arbeloa. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On the way to the stadium of Da Luz , another storm is unleashed in the plumb sky of Lisbon. The 'Kristin' has the Portuguese capital on red alert for possible gusts of winds of 140 kilometers per hour, and the Atlantic shows its virulence with a wave that has all the boats moored. Without exception. It is not the case of the Madrid of Arbeloa , which has already begun to sail. Behind is the bitter start of this new stage, with the humiliating e…
Benfica's technician praised the white team in the run-up to this Wednesday's match and augured Arbeloa "a fantastic race as between...
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