Last night’s Champions League fixture between Bundesliga representatives Bayer Leverkusen and Portugal’s SL Benfica didn’t necessarily make for exciting viewing. For long stretches of the game,

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has not given up hope that his team can advance past the opening phase, despite four defeats in as many games.

Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho was empathetic while speaking about his decision to take off young left-back Samuel Dahl just minutes after his costly error gifted Bayer Leverkusen a goal during their Champions League encounter.

Rui Costa did not have the same interpretation of the results. “With six candidates it was almost inevitable that there would be a second vote. I’m very happy and consider it a vote of confidence. I’m also proud and honoured in relation to the turnout.”

Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen go in search of their first wins in the Champions League league phase campaign as both teams square up at Estadio da Luz on Wednesday.

The Werkself beat Benfica 1-0 on Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase to seal three crucial points! Both teams had promising chances in the first half, but the contest was goalless at half-time.

Wolves are considering former Benfica manager Rui Vitoria as a possible replacement for the sacked Vitor Pereira, according to reports.

Chelsea walked away from last night’s 2-2 draw with Qarabag greatly disappointed.The Blues had the lead in the game and put a strong team out, yet still ended up drawing.Speaking after the game to