US EditionSet to Face His Old Club Real Madrid, Mourinho Praises New Coach Arbeloa, 'One of My Boys'
Mourinho expressed deep respect for Arbeloa, calling him a 'special' man and one of his favorite players while wishing him success as Real Madrid's new coach.
- On Jan 27th, 2026, Benfica host Real Madrid on Matchday 8, and Jose Mourinho praised Álvaro Arbeloa ahead of the Lisbon clash.
- After a comment last week viewed as a dig, Jose Mourinho clarified he would not make life hard for Álvaro Arbeloa, promoted two weeks ago from Real Madrid B team.
- In a news conference Tuesday, Mourinho said `There is one problem-- both Chivu and Arbeloa are my children, they are not just ex-players of mine, but they are special` to emphasize their bond.
- A Madrid win would seal their spot in the last 16, while Benfica must win and hope other results go their way to reach the play-off round.
- Having returned to Portugal in September last year, Mourinho's recent comments in Italy highlight Benfica's 29th place in the 36-team standings and his ongoing ties to the club.
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Day of cross praise between Álvaro Arbeloa and José Mourinho in Lisbon. In the morning, the Portuguese technician dedicated some nice words to him in the press room of the city...
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Set to face his old club Real Madrid, Mourinho praises new coach Arbeloa, 'one of my boys'
José Mourinho has praised for new Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa ahead of Benfica’s match against his old club in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Álvaro Arbeloa, a Real Madrid technician, gave in praise to Jose Mourinho, a technician who marked his career as a player in the three years shared in the White House, who was responsible for the success after his departure with the conquest of several European Cups, and affirmed that the Portuguese "is, was and will be 'uno di noi'".In an appearance in the press room of the Da Luz stadium with Mourinho as central axis, on the eve of the reunion…
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