Jose Mourinho gives one-word response to sensational Real Madrid returnJose Mourinho has been tipped for a second spell as Real Madrid manager, having beaten his former employers with current club Benfica in an epic Champions League tie last monthView 2 Images Jose Mourinho is currently managing Benfica (Image: Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)Jose Mourinho gave a one-word reply when asked if it was possible to reject Real Madrid. ‌When asked if it was possible for anyone say 'no' to Real president Florentino Perez, the Benfica boss replied: "Yes." FOLLOW OUR REAL MADRID FB PAGE! ‌Arbeloa played under Mourinho at the Bernabeu and although his aim is to dent his ex-right-back's chances of getting the job permanently by beating Real, Mourinho hopes that Arbeloa will stay. "I would very much like to eliminate Madrid," Mourinho acknowledged.

Source: Daily Mirror February 16, 2026 17:37 UTC