Jose Mourinho Returns too Stamford Bridge as Benfica Falls to Chelsea in Champions League Clash
LONDON – Chelsea defeated Benfica 1-0 in a tightly contested champions League match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, marking a significant return for Jose Mourinho who was on the Benfica bench. A late red card for Benfica substitute Joao Pedro sealed the victory for Chelsea in stoppage time.
The match saw mourinho face his former club for the first time as leaving Chelsea, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the Champions league group stage encounter. While the scoreline remained narrow, the game was punctuated by late drama, including a flurry of yellow cards and the eventual dismissal of Joao Pedro in the 95th minute for a high boot, meaning he will miss Benfica’s next Champions League game against Ajax.
chelsea maintained pressure throughout the match, with a foray upfield in the 95th minute being smothered by Benfica defenders. The Benfica bench received a yellow card in the 93rd minute following protests over a disallowed foul, demonstrating the intensity of the contest. Mourinho himself was reportedly cautioned by the referee for protesting a decision, foreshadowing a perhaps lively post-match press conference, according to TNT Sports commentators.
