Chelsea 'back on track' ahead of return with Benfica
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On José Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge with Benfica, Chelsea were narrow winners thanks Richard Ríos’s first-half own goal.
Substitute Joao Pedro was shown a second yellow card and saw Chelsea reduced to ten men in stoppage time, but the Blues held on to consign Jose Mourinho to defeat on his return to the stadium where he won three Premier League titles in two stints with the Blues.
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But this is Mourinho. He loves a challenge. Mourinho is expected to get a warm reception back at Chelsea on Tuesday, despite managing their bitter rivals Spurs a few years ago. He delivered trophies galore during his two spells in charge of Chelsea but couldn't lead them to Champions League glory.
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.
Chelsea entertained Benfica at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues made a decent start to the game as they scored the
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Chelsea got their Champions League up and running with a 1-0 win over Benfica. The only goal of the game came early on as Richard Rios scored an own goal which was assisted by a firm cross by Alejandro Garnacho.
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(Video): Neto and Garnacho combine to give Chelsea lead over Benfica
Chelsea are ahead at Stamford Bridge!It’s an own goal off the foot of Richard Rios, but in reality it was all down to a great cross from the right from Pedro Neto.He picked out Alejandro Garnacho