"Last seen extending on their Taca de Portugal adventure as they secured a routine 2-0 victory away at Farense, the former Manchester United boss has now seen his squad win each of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-0."
"Breathing life back into their charge to book a Champions League knockout stage ticket, Mourinho's side have also gained a reputation for their extended domestic success on home soil. Yet to suffer a single Primeira Liga defeat at the Estadio da Luz so far this season, the Eagles are rightfully installed as a standout contender on Monday night."
"As for the visitors, watching their respective Taca de Portugal adventure come to a thumping end last time out as they slumped to a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Porto, Famalicao have continued to show some real inconsistencies since returning from November's international break. Mustering just a single win from their previous four Primeira Liga appearances, Hugo Oliveira's side have watched their European dreams take a dent over the past month."
Benfica have won their last three matches by an 8-0 aggregate, including 2-0 victories over Farense and Napoli, and remain unbeaten in eight matches since November 5. Jose Mourinho's side have yet to lose a Primeira Liga match at the Estadio da Luz this season, strengthening their home advantage. Famalicao suffered a 4-1 defeat to Porto in the Taca de Portugal and have been inconsistent since the November international break, taking only one win from their last four league fixtures. Famalicao also carry a poor recent record in Lisbon, including a 4-0 loss at the Estadio da Luz in January, making Monday's visit a stern test.
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