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Jose Mourinho aims dig at his critics after wild Benfica win over Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho aims dig at his critics after wild Benfica win over Real Madrid

Metro.co.uk

Benfica stunned Real Madrid 4-2 in Lisbon, boosting their knockout-stage hopes.
Andreas Schjelderup scored twice for Benfica in a dramatic comeback.
Kylian Mbappe put Real Madrid ahead before Benfica’s late surge.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header to seal the win.
Real Madrid were reduced to ten men late in the game with two dismissals.
Mourinho defended his players and called for respect from critics.
Mourinho emphasized the team’s unity and ability to ‘kill or be killed’.
The victory keeps Benfica in contention for the last-16 draw’s favorable matches.
Real Madrid and Benfica now head into the play-offs with renewed stakes.
Mourinho highlighted the team’s consistency since he started working with them.

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Kylian Mbappé slams Madrid loss: We didn't show desire

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Kylian Mbappé slams Madrid loss: We didn't show desire

Espn.com

Mbappé criticized Real Madrid for lacking desire and consistency after the Benfica defeat.
Madrid dropped to ninth and face a playoff to reach the Champions League knockout stage.
Mbappé said Benfica showed more commitment, making Madrid’s effort look lacking.
Madrid's season has been turbulent, with manager Xabi Alonso dismissed earlier in the month.
Arbeloa admitted the team was far from their potential, citing duels and ball work as problem areas.
Mbappé scored twice but Madrid still failed to secure a win, emphasizing the need for better preparation.
The match maintained Benfica’s position to advance to the playoffs over Madrid.
Mbappé highlighted the need to resolve inconsistency ahead of February's schedule.
Jude Bellingham acknowledged Madrid’s talent but demanded a shared mentality.
Madrid captain and staff commented on the performance with Arbeloa pointing to multiple factors in the loss.

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Mourinho admits confusion before Benfica keeper goal vs. Madrid

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Mourinho admits confusion before Benfica keeper goal vs. Madrid

Espn.com

Mourinho's Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 thanks to a stoppage-time header by Anatoliy Trubin, sending Benfica to the Champions League playoffs on goal difference.
Trubin's last-minute header created a minus two goal difference, just enough for Benfica to qualify in 24th place with nine points.
Mourinho noted the moment as a lucky point that allowed Benfica to advance, with the decision hinging on the late free kick and Trubin's presence in the box.
Guardiola and City were watching the late drama as Benfica pushed for an additional goal, risking Madrid’s potential comeback.
Pep Guardiola described Benfica’s late goal as a smart strategy by Mourinho that helped his team finish in the top eight.
Mourinho's Benfica were in a difficult season, sitting third in the Portuguese league as they faced a dramatic UCL playoff qualification.
The playoff draw for Benfica's next round was set to take place in Nyon, Switzerland, at midday local time.
Trubin celebrated Benfica's qualification with his dramatic intervention, marking his first-ever goal at 24 years old.
The article notes City finishing eighth and avoiding a playoff, while Madrid exited the top eight in this scenario.

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Champions League winners and losers: Jose Mourinho's Benfica come up clutch

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Champions League winners and losers: Jose Mourinho's Benfica come up clutch

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Benfica’s late stoppage-time win over Real Madrid not only sealed their knockout qualification but also underscored Jose Mourinho’s knack for clutch results as Benfica’s dramatic surge concluded the group stage.
Real Madrid’s exit from the top eight forces them into decisive knockout playoff implications, reshaping their title defense trajectory for the season.
Mourinho’s emotions after Benfica’s win highlighted the emotional stakes of a chaotic night in Lisbon, where drama unfolded at both ends of the group.
Arsenal’s flawless group-phase performance and Chelsea’s late win in Napoli underscored the night’s balance of consistency and drama across the fixtures.
The league-phase format drew debate: red-hot drama versus concerns about diluting knockout clarity and increasing player workload.
Benfica’s victory narrative included Thibaut Courtois’ vulnerability on the night, with Benfica capitalizing on a precise delivery to seal the outcome.
Villarreal and Inter Milan were flagged as disappointments in the group phase, highlighting uneven performances despite high expectations.
PSG, Liverpool, and Barcelona's prospects to advance remained a focal point, with analysts noting shifts in form and timing across the league phase.
Mbappé’s four-goal haul and Vinícius’ display drew attention to how individual form continues to shape Real Madrid’s narrative in Europe.
A goalkeeper’s late winner became an enduring image of the group phase, illustrating the night’s memorable, unexpected moments.
The new format amplified opportunities for smaller clubs to reach knockouts, potentially altering UEFA coefficients and qualification pathways for future seasons.
Real Madrid’s knockout-stage absence emphasized the pressure on top clubs to adapt quickly after a dramatic group phase.

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