{"id":6268,"date":"2025-10-01T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=6268"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:00:21","slug":"chelsea-edge-benfica-as-mourinhos-stamford-bridge-struggles-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/chelsea-edge-benfica-as-mourinhos-stamford-bridge-struggles-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Edge Benfica as Mourinho\u2019s Stamford Bridge Struggles Continue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelsea secured a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Benfica<\/strong> in the UEFA Champions League, marking Jos\u00e9 Mourinho\u2019s unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge. Despite a spirited start from Benfica, the Blues extended Mourinho\u2019s frustrating winless streak against his former club to eight games (D3, L5)<\/strong>. For Chelsea fans across Tanzania and beyond, this win not only boosts their European campaign but also rekindles the proud memories of their rich history in the Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-Half Battle: Chelsea Capitalizes on Benfica Slip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mourinho\u2019s Benfica began brightly, with Dodi Luk\u00e9bakio<\/strong> testing Chelsea\u2019s goalkeeper Robert S\u00e1nchez early on, forcing a fingertip save onto the post. Chelsea responded quickly, creating danger through Pedro Neto<\/strong>, whose effort went just wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough came when Neto delivered a dangerous cross that caused chaos in Benfica\u2019s defence. Young star Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong> cleverly headed the ball across the goal, leading to an unfortunate own goal by Richard R\u00edos<\/strong>. Stamford Bridge erupted, and Chelsea carried the momentum heading into halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benfica Push, Chelsea Hold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benfica mirrored their energetic first-half approach after the break, with Fredrik Aursnes<\/strong> finding himself in promising positions\u2014though both attempts were ruled offside. Mourinho\u2019s triple substitution later in the game failed to spark a comeback, as Chelsea\u2019s defence remained disciplined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitute Est\u00eav\u00e3o<\/strong> nearly doubled Chelsea\u2019s lead with a powerful header, but Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin<\/strong> denied him with a brilliant save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late Drama: Jo\u00e3o Pedro\u2019s Dismissal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the third consecutive match, Chelsea finished with 10 men, as Jo\u00e3o Pedro<\/strong> received a second yellow card deep in stoppage time. Fortunately for the Blues, the dismissal came too late to alter the outcome. Chelsea held firm and collected their first points of this UCL campaign, while also extending their perfect record against Benfica to five wins in five meetings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mourinho\u2019s Stamford Bridge Curse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jos\u00e9 Mourinho, affectionately known as the Special One<\/strong>, remains a legend in Chelsea\u2019s history. Yet ironically, his return to managerial duties at Stamford Bridge once again ended in disappointment. The Portuguese tactician has now gone eight matches without beating Chelsea<\/strong> as an opposing coach. For Benfica, the result continues their poor run against English clubs\u2014nine games without a win (D3, L6)<\/strong>\u2014a worrying statistic as their hopes in the UCL hang in the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea\u2019s hard-fought win over Benfica was more than just three points\u2014it was a statement of resilience, tactical discipline, and European ambition. As the Blues march on in the UCL, Tanzanian fans can look forward to more nights of drama, passion, and unforgettable football moments. Meanwhile, Mourinho\u2019s struggles against his former club continue, adding another chapter to his Stamford Bridge curse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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