Mourinho dismissed rumors about his demands or meetings with Real Madrid, calling them speculation. He emphasized that he's focused on the current season and will only discuss his future after the league season concludes.

Also, Mourinho discussed the absence of Otamendi, who is ruled out due to injury. Tomás Araújo will replace him, and Mourinho expressed confidence in the team's ability to cope with the loss.

"The captain's absence is significant, but we're not worried," Mourinho said. "Tomás trained without restrictions on Friday and Saturday, and he'll return to normal today. We're feeling positive about the situation, and Gonçalo Oliveira will provide cover on the bench if needed."

Mourinho emphasized the importance of winning the match against Braga, saying that there's no other option. He acknowledged that the team has had a good week of training and is determined to reach the final match with their fate in their own hands.