Mourinho Suspended for Benfica's Crucial Madrid Clash

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Mourinho's Controversial Exit and Saka's Arsenal Commitment Highlight Busy Week

Jose Mourinho, currently coaching Benfica, was shown a red card during a Champions League match against Real Madrid, leading to a ban from the return leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Mourinho vehemently protested what he perceived as biased refereeing, particularly accusing the referee of not issuing yellow cards to crucial Real Madrid players, thereby avoiding suspensions.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, a product of the team's youth academy, has reaffirmed his commitment to the club by signing a contract extension until 2030. Having made 298 appearances and scored 78 goals for Arsenal, including 8 goals this season in 35 matches, Saka's prolonged stay is a significant boost for the Gunners.

Marseille’s transition period post-Roberto Deserve is proving challenging, with the team losing 2-0 to Brest in Habib Bey's managerial debut. This defeat extends their winless streak to four games in Ligue 1, leaving them five points behind third-placed Lyon in the race for Champions League spots.

Liverpool's Alexander Isak, who moved from Newcastle for a record 125 million pounds, has faced a tough season marred by injury. His return from a broken leg is anticipated by the end of March or early April, contingent on his recovery process.

Moreover, Bayern Munich's Alfonso Davies experienced another injury scare with a hamstring issue, although the damage seems less severe than initially feared. While absent for the next three weeks, Davies is expected to miss the pivotal Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund, though it was confirmed that this injury is not related to his previous ACL condition.