16.01.2026 16:40
Jose Mourinho transferred to Benfica after leaving Fenerbahçe. Following the transfer, Mourinho made a statement saying, "I have returned to my level." However, the results during his 5-month tenure at Benfica have brought these words back into question. Under Mourinho's management, Benfica lost 4 out of the 5 matches they played in the Champions League and fell 10 points behind the league leader. Additionally, they were eliminated from the League Cup and the Portuguese Cup.
After leaving Fenerbahçe, Jose Mourinho's words "I am very happy to have returned to my level" have come back to the agenda along with the results that emerged during his 5-month period at Benfica.
"I HAVE RETURNED TO MY LEVEL" STATEMENT IS BEING DISCUSSED AGAIN
Jose Mourinho, while taking over Benfica after parting ways with Fenerbahçe, stated, "I am very happy to have returned to my level." This statement from Mourinho has become the center of discussions following the results obtained in the short time spent at Benfica.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PERFORMANCE DRAWS REACTION
Benfica, under Mourinho's management, lost 4 of the 5 matches they played in the Champions League. This situation in Europe has increased comments that the team is drifting away from its goals.
10-POINT GAP IN THE TITLE RACE
Benfica has fallen 10 points behind the league leader. The loss of points has complicated the championship race and opened Mourinho's decisions to debate.
ELIMINATED FROM TWO CUPS
Benfica was eliminated from the League Cup during Mourinho's tenure. They also exited the Portugal Cup, losing two of the season's important targets early on.