Benfica

Benfica

3rd in Portuguese Primeira Liga
Maresca: No concerns over Chelsea's recent red cards Maresca: No concerns over Chelsea's recent red cards

Enzo Maresca talks about Chelsea's run of red cards after Joao Pedro was awarded the latest during their 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League.

Mourinho 'really happy' with Benfica's performance Mourinho 'really happy' with Benfica's performance

Jose Mourinho says he's pleased with Benfica's performance despite losing 1-0 to Chelsea as he appreciates his welcome back to Stamford Bridge.

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Jose Mourinho gets hero's welcome at Chelsea despite loss Jose Mourinho gets hero's welcome at Chelsea despite loss

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho thanked Chelsea fans for their warm reception on his return to Stamford Bridge, but admitted his frustration at losing on Tuesday.

Chelsea beat Benfica, but Maresca far from Mourinho's legacy Chelsea beat Benfica, but Maresca far from Mourinho's legacy

Maresca's Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League, but the reception from fans made it clear which manager is revered.

Champions League live updates: Chelsea-Benfica, Galatasaray-Liverpool Champions League live updates: Chelsea-Benfica, Galatasaray-Liverpool

Victor Osimhen's goal for Galatasaray stuns Liverpool, while Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge is spoiled with Chelsea's win over Benfica. Here's how Tuesday's Champions League action unfolded.

Chelsea edge Benfica to spoil Mourinho's return Chelsea edge Benfica to spoil Mourinho's return

Jose Mourinho's Stamford Bridge homecoming ended in defeat as Chelsea got their Champions League season going at the second attempt with a 1-0 win over Benfica.

Bernardo Silva makes call on Man City future, remains coy Bernardo Silva makes call on Man City future, remains coy

Bernardo Silva has raised the prospect that he could leave Manchester City after revealing he has already made a decision on his future.

Mourinho's return to Chelsea serves as reminder of his impact Mourinho's return to Chelsea serves as reminder of his impact

Now the manager of Benfica and at the twilight of his career, Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea where his influence is still felt to this day.

Mourinho welcomed back with hugs at Stamford Bridge Mourinho welcomed back with hugs at Stamford Bridge

Jose Mourinho exchanged hugs with reporters and media officers on his return to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho back at Stamford Bridge: I will always be a blue Mourinho back at Stamford Bridge: I will always be a blue

Jose Mourinho remembers his legacy at Chelsea as he prepares to face them with Benfica in the Champions League.

Liga Portugal Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 FC Porto 8 +18 22
2 Sporting CP 8 +15 19
3 Benfica 8 +9 18
4 Gil Vicente 8 +6 16
5 Moreirense 8 +1 15
6 FC Famalicao 8 +4 13
7 Guimaraes 8 -3 11
8 Braga 8 +4 10
9 C.D. Nacional 8 -3 10
10 Alverca 8 -1 10
11 Arouca 8 -9 9
12 Rio Ave 8 -2 8
13 Santa Clara 8 -4 8
14 Casa Pia 8 -5 8
15 Estrela 8 -2 7
16 Estoril 8 -3 6
17 Tondela 8 -10 5
18 AVS 8 -15 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 5 8 2
9 Franjo Ivanovi.. 2 7 0
10 Georgiy Sudako.. 2 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 2 8 5
18 Leandro Barrei.. 1 8 0
17 Amar Dedic 1 7 1