Chelsea entertained Benfica at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues made a decent start to the game as they scored the

Chelsea switch to Champions League action as Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge, this time with Benfica after succeeding Bruno Lage earlier this month. Both sides suffered defeats in matchday one and will be keen to get points on the points when the two clubs meet in the English capital.

Bayern Munich have already begun to show their commitment to winning this year — whether it be in Germany or in Europe. After a satisfying 3-1 win against Chelsea FC at the Allianz Arena, Bayern traveled to Cyprus to face the Cyprian champions Pafos FC.

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Chelsea host Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League as they eye their first win of the campaign. Enzo Maresca's Blues suffered defeat in matchday one of the Champions League. A tricky away visit to Bayern Munich resulted in a 3-1 defeat earlier this month.

Tosin Adarabioyo of Chelsea speaks to teammate Joao Pedro on a break in play during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chelsea Football Club/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

He came, he saw, he was booked in time-added-on at the end, but for Jose Mourinho his latest return to the Stamford Bridge away dugout was not the great upset he might have envisaged.

Chelsea earned their first Champions League points of the season today, as Richard Rios’ awkward own goal gifted them a 1-0 win over Benfica. The Colombian could not get out of the way in time as Alejandro Garnacho pulled a smart cross into the area, and fired it into his own net.