Chelsea edged past Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool suffered a defeat and Tottenham Hotspur played to a draw in their respective matches. The results mark an early set of outcomes in the group stages of EuropeS premier club competition.
These Champions League fixtures carry meaningful weight as teams vie for qualification to the knockout rounds, impacting their financial standing and prestige.chelsea’s win, secured by a Richard Rios own goal, offers a positive start under new manager Jose Mourinho, despite a late red card for substitute Joao Pedro. Liverpool’s loss and Tottenham’s draw highlight the competitive nature of this year’s tournament and the challenges facing English clubs on the European stage.
Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge concluded with a win for his new team, benfica, though not in the manner he would have envisioned. chelsea secured a narrow victory thanks to an own goal from Benfica’s Richard Rios in the first half. Despite the affection shown by Chelsea fans-who serenaded Mourinho before and during the match-the result saw his side fall to defeat.rios was unable to avoid the ball after a cross from Alejandro Garnacho deflected off Pedro Neto and into the six-yard area, leaving goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin with no chance.
Chelsea’s win was tempered by a late sending-off, with Joao Pedro receiving a second yellow card in the sixth minute of stoppage time.This marked Chelsea’s third red card in just four games, following recent Premier League defeats against Manchester United and Brighton. However, the timing of the dismissal meant it did not ultimately alter the outcome of the Champions League encounter.
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Liverpool faced defeat in their opening match, while Tottenham Hotspur were held to a draw. Details of those matches were not provided.
