Mourinho: Real Madrid Set for Benfica Rematch Challenge

Jose Mourinho, the former coach of Real Madrid, has issued a warning that the Spanish giants will be "wounded and dangerous" when they face Benfica in a Champions League rematch on Tuesday night. This encounter comes after Benfica's remarkable 4-2 victory over the 15-time European Cup winners last month, which was highlighted by a dramatic last-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin, who scored in the 98th minute against Thibaut Courtois.

This result sent shockwaves through the competition, leaving Real Madrid in a precarious position, currently sitting in third place and at risk of missing automatic qualification for the knockout stage. In that previous match, Madrid had led 3-2 late in the game but suffered a turnaround that saw them reduced to nine men with Raul Asencio and Rodrygo being dismissed.

The first leg of the upcoming match will take place at Estadio da Luz at 20:00 GMT, and Mourinho anticipates a stern examination for his team.