Benfica are reportedly deep in negotiations with Jose Mourinho, a move that could see the Portuguese tactician return to management in stunning fashion. If the deal is finalized in time, his very first assignment could be a Champions League clash against Chelsea, the club where he first made his name as “The Special One.”
The possibility of Mourinho facing his former team in his opening match has already sent shockwaves through the football world.
For Benfica, his appointment would bring vast experience, tactical acumen, and a proven record on the European stage. For Chelsea, it would mean going up against a familiar face who knows the club’s culture inside out.
Fans from both sides are eagerly watching developments unfold, with many anticipating the drama such a reunion would create. Should the deal be completed, the upcoming fixture will not just be a contest between two sides, but a symbolic showdown between Mourinho’s storied past at Stamford Bridge and his fresh chapter with Benfica.