Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid share a lasting bond, as he played a key role in revitalizing the club in the early 2010s. However, tensions arose after he defended Gianluca Prestianni following a racist incident involving Vinicius Junior, leading to some discontent among fans.
In their recent match, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Mourinho’s team, Benfica, following a 1-0 win in the first leg. Vinicius Junior’s impressive finish sealed the outcome.
As reported by Madrid Zone, this loss has marked Mourinho’s tenth consecutive defeat in Champions League knockout ties. His last victory in this phase dates back to 2014 when he was managing Chelsea during his second term at the club.
This streak of defeats is now the longest experienced by any manager in Champions League history, with Real Madrid contributing to this record, placing Mourinho among the least successful in terms of knockout performance.
Despite Mourinho and Benfica’s earlier success against Real Madrid in the league, this record reflects how far he has fallen from his peak as a top manager in the sport.