According to Marca, Mourinho talked about his feelings for Chelsea in a post-match interview. He said: "After I left Portugal, I spent three years there. After leaving Real Madrid, I returned to the Blue Bridge, and we won the Cup and League championships again. This relationship is like love, and we still have some love between us."
In the second round of the Champions League stage, Benfica lost 0-1 to Chelsea away. Benfica coach Mourinho, who returned to Stamford Bridge, talked about Chelsea after the game.