Before the Big Clash: Mourinho’s Record Against Real Madrid Since 2013
A special showdown awaits José Mourinho as he faces his former club Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Football fans are anticipating a high-profile clash between Benfica and Real Madrid, with Portuguese coach José Mourinho set to face his former club in the UEFA Champions League.
The match will take place in the eighth round of the league phase of the 2025–2026 Champions League season at Estádio da Luz in Portugal, adding extra significance for Mourinho.
Since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, Mourinho has faced his former side only once, during the 2017 UEFA Super Cup final while managing Manchester United, where his team suffered a 2-1 defeat.
Following his departure from Madrid, Mourinho went on to win several major trophies, including the Premier League with Chelsea, the UEFA Europa League with Manchester United, and the UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma.
Mourinho took charge of Benfica in September 2025, aiming to restore stability to the team, but disappointing results in the Champions League have left the club on the brink of an early exit.
Benfica’s qualification hopes remain slim, as the team must secure a victory in the upcoming match while relying on other results.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid sit third in the Champions League standings with 15 points, knowing that a win would secure direct qualification to the Round of 16 and grant them the advantage of playing the second leg at home.
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