Ahead of a high-stakes Champions League playoff, Benfica boss José Mourinho has declared his enduring love for Real Madrid—while simultaneously plotting their European exit.
Despite his desire to knock his former club out of the UCL, Mourinho remains a staunch supporter of their domestic campaign, backing them to secure the La Liga title over Barcelona.
The “Special One” also threw his weight behind current Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa, who recently moved from an interim role to a permanent contract.
“I will be a Madridista forever,” Mourinho told the press on Monday, “but I want to be the one to eliminate them.”