Chelsea memories don't 'feed' Mourinho after return ends in defeat
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday...
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Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge with Benfica, receiving a warm welcome from Chelsea fans despite his team's 1-0 defeat in a UEFA Champions League match on September 30, 2025. Mourinho, who won seven major trophies with Chelsea, dismissed sentimentality, stating he "fed himself with victories" rather than memories.
- An own goal from Richard Rios in the 18th minute secured Chelsea's victory.
- Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho acknowledged the fans' affection but focused on the loss, stating, "I don't feed myself with these memories. I feed myself with victories."
- Chelsea's manager Enzo Maresca saw a more solid performance from his team, despite a late red card for substitute Joao Pedro, bringing their tally to three red cards in four games.
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