Chelsea and Enzo Maresca earn breathing room but Champions League glory looks a long way off
Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea return ends in defeat as result eases pressure on Enzo Maresca
- Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Benfica in a Champions League match, with a Richard Rios own goal deciding the outcome.
- Jose Mourinho, now managing Benfica, returned to Stamford Bridge, provided theatrical moments and received a warm reception from Chelsea fans.
- The win eases pressure on Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca ahead of a match against Liverpool, and puts Chelsea in a strong position to advance in the Champions League.
- Mourinho acknowledged the financial disparity between modern English 'super-clubs' like Chelsea and teams such as Benfica, explaining his team's struggle to compete.
- Despite the win, the article suggests Chelsea still need significant improvement to be considered genuine contenders for the Champions League title.