J. Mourinho

'I don't feed myself with these memories' – Jose Mourinho insists warm reception from Chelsea fans no consolation after Benfica's Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge

Jose Mourinho was grateful for the warm reception he received from Chelsea fans but made it clear that it was no consolation after Benfica's Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese walked back into the stadium that made him a legend and was met with a roar only reserved for serial champions. But while the love was loud, the night was cruel for Benfica.

VIDEO: Jose Mourinho pleads with Benfica fans to stop hurling objects at Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea midfielder mercilessly targeted by former club in Champions League

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho made an astonishing intervention during the Champions League clash with Chelsea after Portuguese fans started hurling objects towards Enzo Fernandes. Mourinho stepped in as drinks bottles rained down from the away section in the Shed End, pleading with his supporters to behave as they vented their fury at their former player, who left Benfica in controversial circumstances back in January 2023.