LISBON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho's Benfica side will face ‌Real Madrid on Wednesday in a make-or-break Champions League encounter, marking an emotional reunion for the Portuguese manager with his former ‌club and one of his most trusted ex-players, Alvaro Arbeloa.

Arbeloa, in his first managerial role at senior level, took charge ‌of Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso, another former Mourinho player, was sacked two weeks ago following a brief tenure.