Overview
- Mourinho described Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa as “like a child” from their time together and wished him success except for the Benfica game.
- He said he has not called Arbeloa since his promotion and insisted no good‑luck conversation is necessary.
- Mourinho defended Xabi Alonso as “one of my boys,” stressing positive memories and saying he is uninterested in revisiting why Alonso’s spell ended.
- He pledged a “kill or be killed” plan for Benfica, who must win to sustain their Champions League campaign.
- Arbeloa responded that Mourinho’s words made him emotional, vowed to be himself after stepping up from Castilla, and prepares knowing Madrid can advance with a draw or victory.