EXPLAINED: 19 - The Real Truth

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez gives honest opinion about Jose Mourinho after Benfica return

Mourinho took his Benfica team back to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League

FourFourTwo · Oct 1, 2025

Why Joao Pedro Is Allowed to Face Liverpool After Chelsea Red Card

Chelsea are suffering a widespread red card epidemic in recent weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 1, 2025

Tino Livramento set for up to eight weeks out with knee injury

Livramento could potentially miss 11 matches.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Enzo Maresca confirms fresh Chelsea injury blow after Benfica win

The Blues will be without a key midfielder until after the international break

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Faux-humble José Mourinho plays his part on oddly tender Chelsea return

This was not a hangover from another world. It was bang up to date, a piece of pure theatre, entertainment product

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

Jose Mourinho not ‘fed’ by memories after warm welcome on return to Chelsea

Mourinho’s Benfica team were beaten 1-0 after a Richard Rios own goal.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

José Mourinho says he wants results not memories after defeat on Chelsea return

The Benfica manager said after the 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League: ‘We deserved something. The goal is the only mistake we made defensively’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

Jose Mourinho desperate to get back to winning ways after Chelsea homecoming ends in defeat

The Portuguese still has a cult following among the Blues faithful and was warmly received at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Chelsea fans hail Jose Mourinho as 'class act' for Enzo Fernandez gesture

The returning manager intervened with fans to protect Enzo Fernandez

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca lauds 'ugly' win as Blues edge past Benfica

An own-goal from Richard Rios was the only difference in the match

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025