Mourinho: "We Know What We Did to Real Madrid... They Are Wounded, and a Wounded King Is Dangerous"
16 February 2026at12:15
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho described Real Madrid as a "wounded king" after his Portuguese side defeated them in the final league stage match of the Champions League.
Mourinho stated in a press conference: "We will play a difficult match against Real Madrid, and I am very accustomed to these types of knockout encounters, having experienced them throughout my career."
He added: "We know what we did to Real Madrid; they are the kings of the Champions League. They are wounded, and a wounded king is dangerous."
Benfica will host Real Madrid tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Estádio da Luz in the first leg of the Champions League playoff qualifier for the round of 16, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT).
Q&A
What did Jose Mourinho say about Real Madrid after the Champions League match?
Jose Mourinho called Real Madrid a "wounded king" after Benfica's Champions League win, warning that a "wounded king is dangerous" as they prepare for a challenging knockout match.
When is the Champions League playoff match between Benfica and Real Madrid?
Benfica will host Real Madrid tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Estádio da Luz. This Champions League playoff qualifier for the round of 16 is scheduled for 8:00 PM (GMT).
