Benat San Jose previews Rayo Vallecano match against Real Madrid at Bernabeu

Rayo Vallecano manager Benat San Jose faces Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday in a LaLiga fixture. When asked to identify a single member of the opposition he would remove from the squad, Benat joked that he would choose Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho. Despite the lighthearted nature of the comment, Benat characterized the coach as one of the best in history and credited him for instilling collective discipline within the team. Real Madrid enters the contest looking to recover from a recent league loss to Real Betis. While Benat acknowledged the threat posed by individual stars including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham, he also emphasized the challenge of facing goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Barcelona currently leads the domestic table, increasing the pressure on Real Madrid to secure a result this weekend.

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