José Mourinho, Benfica, Real Madrid
17 May 2026
José Mourinho completed an unbeaten Primeira Liga season with Benfica after victory against Estoril, although the club still finished third in the standings. The experienced manager is now in advanced negotiations over a potential return to Real Madrid.
Benfica ended the campaign without a league defeat but dropped too many draws to challenge Porto for the title. Mourinho’s future remains uncertain as Real Madrid continue discussions over replacing Álvaro Arbeloa before next season.