Benfica secured a third-place finish in the Portuguese Primeira Liga with 80 points after defeating Estoril 3-1 in their final match of the season. Following the match, head coach José Mourinho, who is 63 years old, addressed speculation about his future, particularly regarding reports linking him to Real Madrid.

Mourinho, whose name has been linked to Real Madrid in recent weeks, emphasized his strong possibility of staying at Benfica. He confirmed receiving an official contract renewal offer from the club and indicated that he would make a decision soon. When asked if he would remain at Benfica, Mourinho was noncommittal, saying, "I don't know, I'll tell you when I find out. There is a chance of continuing. I want to see what happens next week. I received a contract renewal offer from Benfica, which I find very valuable. I didn't want to talk about my future in the last few weeks, but nobody is stupid."

Mourinho also clarified that his agent Jorge Mendes has been in contact with Real Madrid's management, but that he himself has not had any official discussions with them. His comments suggest that Benfica's management is keen on retaining his services for the upcoming season.