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Jose Mourinho

Also known as: Mourinho

José Mourinho — Benfica coach who previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, facing his former club in Champions League playoff.

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  1. May 2026
  2. February 2026
  3. Rooney, United’s all-time leading goalscorer, believes his former team-mate could be the one to finally stabilise a troubled club that hasn’t won the title since 2013. “We’ve been there and tried different managers – (Jose) Mourinho, (Louis) van Gaal, (Erik) ten Hag and (Ruben) A

    The Namibian

    Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
  4. x games into his tenure. “We will work on that, in terms of performance, mentality, ambition and attitude.” Last week Madrid fell to defeat against Benfica in the Champions League, out-played and out-fought, leaving them facing a play-off round double-header against Jose Mourinho

    The Namibian

    Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
  5. January 2026

Yesterday

  1. Barcelona wins La Liga title with Clasico victory over Madrid

    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.

    20 hours ago · The Namibian

Friday 8 May

  1. Barcelona aim for back-to-back La Liga titles against Real Madrid

    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

Thursday 26 February

  1. Real Madrid beats Benfica to reach Champions League last 16

    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

Sunday 22 February

  1. Real Madrid beaten by Osasuna in La Liga title race

    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

Friday 20 February

  1. Arsenal faces Tottenham with Premier League title pressure mounting

    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

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Vinicius goal gives Real Madrid edge at Benfica amid racism incident

    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

Saturday 7 February

  1. Real Madrid seeking consistency, not magic, before Valencia clash

    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

Saturday 31 January

  1. Real Madrid faces Benfica in Champions League playoff rematch

    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

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Mourinho faces former club Madrid in Champions League showdown

    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

  2. Europe's Champions League elite compete for knockout round places

    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

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