Pep Guardiola offered a frank assessment of Jose Mourinho’s tactical thinking after watching Benfica’s dramatic Champions League win over Real Madrid. The extraordinary finish to the match drew attention across Europe, not only because of how it ended, but because of the broader implications it carried for qualification positions elsewhere.
Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal are two of the most prominent managers Morgan Schneiderlin played under, but he recently spoke about a different coach who left an even stronger impression on him.
Real Madrid were beaten by former manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, as he masterminded a 4-2 win with current side Benfica. The Portuguese club qualified for the Champions League play-off round with the victory, so understandably, the 63-year-old was in a joyous mood.
It's the final league phase game of the Champions League, and there is plenty to play for. Real Madrid face Benfica in Lisbon, both teams needing a win for different reasons.
The intersection of elite football and Formula 1 often reveals striking parallels in how the world’s most successful sporting organisations operate. Heading into the 2025 British Grand Prix, Ferrari found itself navigating a period of intense scrutiny.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has wished Alvaro Arbeloa well with Real Madrid ahead of their clash in the Champions League, albeit not when the two face off at the Estadio da Luz.
Barcelona have been very busy during the winter transfer window – in particular, in their efforts to sign young players to strengthen La Masia. As many as four deals are closed to being finalised with one week to go until the market closes, and there are hopes that a couple more could be done.
Cristian Chivu answered criticism in the most effective way possible, letting Inter Milan’s football do the talking after a dominant 6-2 comeback win over Pisa.
For too many Manchester United supporters, the mention of Jose Mourinho still evokes the last period of sustained silverware at Old Trafford. Appointed
Inter vice-President Javier Zanetti has told a selection of stories involving the likes of Jose Mourinho, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while reviewing his 30-year association with the Nerazzurri in an in-depth interview with Corriere dello Sport.
Tuesday’s thumping victory over AS Monaco means that Real Madrid are well-placed to secure a top 8 place in the league phase standings, which would ensure they immediately progress to the Champions League Round of 16.
Manchester United’s managerial situation continues to dominate headlines as the club navigates another turbulent season. Interim head coach Michael Carrick has been tasked with steadying the ship after Ruben Amorim’s shock departure, highlighting the challenges of leadership transitions in elite football.
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini jokes it is a pleasure to meet Benfica coach Jose Mourinho other than ‘during matches’ and confirms pursuit of a new striker in January.
Juventus welcome Benfica to the Allianz Stadium for a crucial Champions League fixture as they aim to secure qualification for the next phase of the competition, and this is the starting eleven just announced.
Harry Maguire believes that Jose Mourinho brought an “excellent player” to Old Trafford before he arrived. Mourinho, who previously managed Chelsea and Real Madrid, took over from Louis van Gaal in 2016 and spent three seasons with the Red Devils.
Juventus face Benfica in the Champions League today, with Jose Mourinho’s side aiming to extend their impressive run of form against the Bianconeri. The fixture carries historical weight, as the two clubs have met numerous times in European competition, with the Old Lady yet to record a victory against the Portuguese side.
Luciano Spalletti believes that Juventus are a ‘strong’ Champions League outfit, has discussed his future with the Bianconeri and has explained what to
Jose Mourinho has responded to rumours linking him with a return to the dugout he has previously been in. The Portuguese leader will always be linked to teams across Europe thanks to his impressive record spanning the last 20 years.
Given what a good speaker Liam Rosenior is, we all had high expectations for his first press conference as Chelsea manager. But still, the new boss managed to exceed them, speaking at some length about his plans for the club.
When Jose Mourinho was appointed as Manchester United manager in May 2016, one of the sport’s most gifted tacticians took the reins of one of Europe’s most storied and successful clubs.
European football expert Andy Brassell was on TalkSport today, giving his take on the impending appointment of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea manager, from the perspective of someone who had followed the coach especially in his time in Ligue 1.