Former Real Madrid coach (2010–2013) now managing Benfica in Champions League playoff against Madrid.
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The Namibian
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid first achieved the all-time league record of 100 points in 2011-12
“That was first achieved by Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in 2011-12 and followed the season after by Tito Vilanova's Barca.”
History chasing Barca eye title party in Liga ClasicoThe Namibian
Jose Mourinho could not lead his team from the dug-out because of suspension
“It was Portuguese coach Mourinho's first time back at the Santiago Bernabeu since he coached Real Madrid from 2010-2013, but he could not lead his team from the dug-out because of suspension.”
Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism rowThe Namibian
Jose Mourinho was sent off in the final stages for complaining too vociferously
“Benfica coach Jose Mourinho was sent off in the final stages of a spiky game for complaining too vociferously, meaning he will miss the second leg against his former team at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.”
Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play off marred by alleged racismThe Namibian
Jose Mourinho returned to the Lisbon giants for a second spell as coach in September
“Mourinho, 63, returned to the Lisbon giants for a second spell as coach in September.”
Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play offsThe Namibian
Jose Mourinho coached Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013
“Mourinho never won the Champions League with Madrid, coaching the club between 2010 and 2013, a period in which rivals Barcelona had the upper hand both at home and on the continent.”
Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16The Namibian
Mourinho took on Benfica as head coach
“Benfica appointed him in September, hoping he could turn things around, but several defeats in the Champions League have left them facing an early European exit.”
Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16The Namibian
José Mourinho was manager of Chelsea Football Club at the time Salah was spotted by Basel
“In 2012, he was spotted by Swiss club Basel, and his successful spell in the Swiss Super League attracted the attention of José Mourinho, who was manager of Chelsea Football Club at the time.”
Game Changer: The ‘Mohamed Salah Effect' is realPortuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona, leading by 11 points, host Real Madrid on Sunday needing only a draw to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. A victory could help them set records with a potential 100 points and 33 victories if they win their final four matches.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored the decisive goal as Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2–1 in the Champions League knockout play-off on Wednesday, progressing 3–1 on aggregate. The match followed a racism incident in the first leg involving Vinicius and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who remains banned pending a UEFA investigation.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga after Raul Garcia's 90th-minute goal, a significant blow to their title hopes as Barcelona trail by just two points. Atletico Madrid bounced back from a four-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol to strengthen their grip on fourth place.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior's 50th-minute curled finish secured Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica, though the match was halted as officials applied racism protocol after the Brazilian complained of alleged abuse. Benfica coach José Mourinho was sent off in the final stages, and Madrid will face Benfica again next week at the Santiago Bernabéu.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid and Benfica were drawn to face each other in the Champions League playoff round after Benfica beat Madrid 4-2 in their final league phase game on Wednesday. PSG will play domestic rivals Monaco, while Newcastle will face Azerbaijan's Qarabag.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid aim to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 against Benfica on Wednesday, where they face former coach Jose Mourinho, who coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013. Madrid's new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, a former Mourinho disciple and ex-Madrid defender, will take on his former mentor in what could be a chance for Mourinho to reassert dominance against a club that has not forgotten him.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifteen teams have already qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds, with seventeen more competing for remaining places in the final round of the league phase. Arsenal and Bayern Munich are assured of top-eight finishes, while PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Tottenham are among the clubs battling to secure direct passage to the last 16 this week.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →