Rafa Obrador discusses Benfica move after Real Madrid tenure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Former Real Madrid player Rafa Obrador detailed his transfer to Benfica in an interview with AS. He indicated that the chance to play for a club regularly competing in the Champions League was too good to pass up. Obrador is currently on loan at Sassuolo, where he aims to improve his performances in Serie A. He expressed confidence in adapting to the league's physical play style and the tactical approach of Sassuolo, emphasizing their desire for versatile players. Obrador looks forward to securing a spot in Benfica's 2027-28 roster based on his Serie A performances.
- •Rafa Obrador joined Benfica after leaving Real Madrid.
- •Obrador is currently on loan at Sassuolo in Serie A.
- •He aims to return to Benfica for the 2027-28 season.
- •Obrador praised Benfica's Champions League ambitions.
- •He is adapting to Sassuolo's tactical demands and physicality.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid defender Rafa Obrador opens up on decision to leave: ‘Didn’t think twice’
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Obrador about leaving Real Madrid for Benfica: “I didn’t think twice about it”
"Former Real Madrid player Rafa Obrador has talked to AS about his move to Benfica in the summer of 2025. “When Benfica called me, I didn’t think twice. It was a great opportunity. Every player’s dream is to play in the Champions League, and Benfica always competes in Europe. It’s a giant club,” he said. […]
"During the summer of 2025, Real Madrid parted ways with one of their young academy talents in Rafa Obrador, selling him to SL Benfica.The deal came as a part of the operation that saw the Los Blancos ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:10 AMFormer Real Madrid defender Rafa Obrador opens up on decision to leave: ‘Didn’t think twice’
During the summer of 2025, Real Madrid parted ways with one of their young academy talents in Rafa Obrador, selling him to SL Benfica.The deal came as a part of the operation that saw the Los Blancos ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:51 AMObrador about leaving Real Madrid for Benfica: “I didn’t think twice about it”
Former Real Madrid player Rafa Obrador has talked to AS about his move to Benfica in the summer of 2025. “When Benfica called me, I didn’t think twice. It was a great opportunity. Every player’s dream is to play in the Champions League, and Benfica always competes in Europe. It’s a giant club,” he said. […]
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