Mourinho: Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back for a quarter-final
José Mourinho has offered his assessment of the European qualification picture, expressing confidence that both Roma and Real Madrid will progress from their respective group stages. The former Roma manager, now without a club, suggested he could be back in the dugout by the quarter-final stage. His comments link the two clubs he has managed, framing a potential reunion deep in the knockout rounds. The remarks come amid ongoing speculation about Mourinho's next managerial role.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMourinho's confidence in both Roma and Real Madrid reflects his enduring connections to both clubs, where he remains a revered figure among supporters. By tying the two teams together in a potential quarter-final scenario, he is essentially picking his former clubs as knockout-stage opposition, a thought experiment that fans of both sides will relish. For Roma, currently navigating a transitional period, public backing from a former title-winning coach carries symbolic weight even if it does not change on-pitch reality. The remarks also serve as a reminder that Mourinho, still unattached, is watching European football closely and likely weighing his options for a return to management.
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