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The Independent UK
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Jose Mourinho addresses Real Madrid return rumours

Jose Mourinho Real Madrid Benfica
  • Jose Mourinho has stated that Benfica's Champions League qualification status will not influence his decision regarding a potential return to Real Madrid, despite acknowledging his personal desire for the competition.
  • The 63-year-old manager is widely reported to be a leading candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid, following a challenging season for the Spanish club.
  • Mourinho's current club, Benfica, remain unbeaten in the Portuguese league under his management, but a recent draw against Braga leaves them two points behind second-placed Sporting Lisbon ahead of a critical match against Estoril this weekend.
  • Real Madrid's difficult campaign has seen them lose the league title to rivals Barcelona and exit the Champions League at the quarter-final stage for the second consecutive season, this time to Bayern Munich with a 6-4 aggregate defeat.
  • The Spanish giants are set to finish the season without any trophies, and club president Florentino Perez reportedly still holds Mourinho in high regard, over a decade after his initial departure from the club.

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Jose Mourinho responds to speculation over his future amid shock Real Madrid return links

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