Real Madrid will face Benfica once again in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs following Friday's draw, Afrosport reports. Both sides met in the final game of the league phase on Wednesday in Lisbon, with the Portuguese side winning 4-2 in what was a reunion for former Los Blancos boss Jose Mourinho. The victory handed Benfica a narrow escape from elimination as they finished 24th while...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he sees no problem with his team's disciplinary record after Joao Pedro was sent off in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian forward started off the bench and came on for Tyrique George in the 61st minute but picked up two yellow cards in the 62nd and 96th minute which ultimately led to...
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insisted he will always be a blue as he returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese tactician will be in West London for the eighth time after two successful stints that saw him win the Premier League thrice, the EFL Cup thrice and the FA Cup. He joined Benfica a fornight...
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca does not see any reason to panic about his side’s recent drop in form as they prepare to welcome former coach Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge against Benfica on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Blues started the season unbeaten in their first four league games but have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions, including back-to-back league defeats against...
Benfica have confirmed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a two-year contract until the summer of 2027, Afrosport reports. The 62-year-old replaces Bruno Lage, who was dismissed following Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat to Qarabag at home. Mourinho returns to management less than a month after being sacked by Fenerbahce, ironically in the wake of a Champions League play-off defeat to his new club. He...
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