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Jose Mourinho Namechecks Newcastle as He Cranks up Pressure Ahead of Chelsea Champions League Return
Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge for the eighth time as a manager with three wins, two draws, and four losses in previous visits, now leading Benfica in the Champions League.
- Tuesday, Jose Mourinho takes Benfica to Stamford Bridge for a Champions League tie, marking his eighth visit after seven trips since 2007.
- Inter Milan's 2010 trip began Mourinho's return pattern to Stamford Bridge, with subsequent visits during his spells at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
- His Stamford Bridge record is lopsided against him, with one win in seven games, including a 4-0 loss with Pedro's first-minute goal and goals by Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso by 48 minutes.
- Emotional context and group-stage mathematics raise the fixture's importance as Mourinho framed his return as a personal tie, with both Benfica and Chelsea needing points after opening losses.
- His 2004 'Special One' arrival set the stage for a storied, contentious career as Jose Mourinho, former Chelsea manager, returns with Benfica, prompting reflection on his evolving legacy.
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Mourinho blows a kiss to Chelsea fans on return to Stamford Bridge
LONDON (AP) — Chants of “Jose Mourinho, Jose Mourinho” swirled inside Stamford Bridge as Chelsea fans welcomed back their former manager for a Champions League match against his current club, Benfica, on Tuesday.
José Mourinho's Benfica will face his former love Chelsea in the Champions League. The Portuguese enjoyed great success with the London side over two spells.
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