Overview
- José Mourinho, speaking to reporters Friday, said no one from Real Madrid has contacted him about the job.
- That comment follows reports in The Athletic that Florentino Pérez favors him, a claim not confirmed by the club or Mourinho.
- Álvaro Arbeloa faces scrutiny after a Champions League exit to Bayern, an early Copa del Rey loss, and an 11-point La Liga gap to Barcelona.
- Mourinho said he has one year left at Benfica, with local reports citing an exit clause of about €3 million that may be active up to ten days after the season.
- He previously led Real from 2010 to 2013, winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey, which helps explain renewed interest in his name.