Before the match against Real Madrid, he described it as a “do-or-die” clash, and after the game against Famalicão, he stated he would prefer Benfica to be in a position where they needed all nine points…
“Before the Famalicão match, I said it might sound contradictory or foolish, but I think you understood what I meant. Tomorrow, we don’t need to fake emotions because it’s straightforward: we have to win, there is no other option. In fact, dropping two points in Famalicão—as we did—was possible, but the truth is we went there with the right mindset. We played 60 minutes of fantastic football, but then other factors came into play that prevented us from winning the match. However, the attitude was correct. The training week was long but good. We have two absences, but we have players who want to play and respond well. It’s the last home game of the season and a decisive one, so the atmosphere in the stadium will also be important for the team. We’re heading into the final match with the ambition of still depending only on ourselves.”
He also addressed the topic of contacts he will not have until the end of the season, referring to potential offers or discussions that are on hold, and made clear his stance on the officiating in the B team’s recent match, expressing frustration over certain decisions. Regarding the starting lineup, Mourinho confirmed two certainties in the eleven for the upcoming game, though he did not reveal names, emphasizing the importance of consistency and trust in those players.
The press conference concluded shortly after.
