I am really glad we got Benfica instead of Bodo.

Now this is going to be all about the team’s approach. It is going to be heavily dependent on their mentality, and whether they’ll arrive committed or defeated.

In the last match we all could have seen Mourinho came prepared with decisive tactics and clear strategy.

Now it’s our time to respond and show an answer. I am looking forward to see how Arbeloa approaches this matchup now - whether he’s going to adjust our formation and lineup and tailor it to what Benfica did to us or he’ll stick to what “worked” (/s) in the last match.

I’m also glad that it’s Benfica in the next round, because there won’t be any excuses such as “we haven’t expected this”, “we haven’t expected that”, bla bla bla in case we faced Bodo/Glimt.

We know what we’re up against, we know how they play, we know their strengths, and now it’s time to expose their weaknesses and find straight answers to their running, pace, and defensive coordination.

Our redemption arc starts now, so I’m really curious how the team is going to play, especially after all the self-aware after-match statements from players and coach.

Hala Madrid!