Mourinho's Benfica Loses to Chelsea; Rodri and Yamal in Focus for Champions League Clashes - October 2025

Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge with Benfica for a UEFA Champions League match on September 30, 2025, which ended in a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Mourinho, who previously won seven major trophies with the club, stated that he "fed himself with victories" rather than memories. In other Champions League news, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is set to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after returning from injury. The 18-year-old's return is seen as an opportunity to build his case for the next Ballon d'Or. Meanwhile, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola stated that Rodri is not yet ready for the team's schedule after returning from a serious knee injury. Despite this, Rodri travelled with the squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Monaco.