Benfica Fall Again at Home
On November 5, Benfica suffered yet another defeat in the UEFA Champions League, losing 0-1 to Bayer Leverkusen despite dominating possession and creating more chances. The loss marks their fourth straight defeat, leaving them bottom of the group with zero points.
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Mourinho’s Magic Fades Fast
Hired in mid-September after Bruno Lage’s dismissal, José Mourinho has failed to bring back the glory. Under his command, Benfica have lost all three Champions League matches without scoring a single goal. Even the once “Special One” seems unable to reverse the slide.
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Leverkusen Finally Earn a Win
Before facing Benfica, Leverkusen had gone winless in their first three UCL matches. However, a single mistake from Benfica’s defense gifted Patrick Schick the only goal of the match. The German side secured their first European victory of the season — though Benfica clearly deserved more.
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Mourinho Takes Responsibility
After the game, Mourinho admitted: “We created many chances but didn’t finish. That was the key.” He praised his players’ effort, especially young defender Samuel Dahl, who made the mistake leading to the goal. “He played brilliantly — I can’t blame him,” said Mourinho.
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A Critical Clash Awaits
Benfica’s next game against Ajax on November 25 is a must-win. Both teams are at the bottom of the standings, and this “battle of the strugglers” could define who escapes humiliation. If Benfica finish the group stage without a single point, it would mark the darkest chapter in the club’s European history.
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Time Running Out for the Special One
Since taking over, Mourinho has led Benfica to 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, all three losses coming in the Champions League. Despite solid domestic form, European failure casts a long shadow. With his contract running until 2027 but containing a performance clause, the Portuguese veteran faces mounting pressure.
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