Overview

• Benfica officially presented José Mourinho in Lisbon, 25 years after his brief first spell, with the coach saying he feels “more alive than ever” and pledging to “live for Benfica.”
• Rui Costa confirmed Bruno Lage’s exit after a 2-3 home defeat to Qarabag and recent stumbles, calling it the right moment for change.
• Mourinho takes over weeks after being dismissed by Fenerbahçe following failure to reach the Champions League, a playoff loss inflicted by Benfica.
• He begins work immediately with a league match this weekend and a demanding Champions League group that includes clubs such as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Juventus.
• The new manager inherits a squad that features Nicolás Otamendi, Enzo Barrenechea and Gianluca Prestianni.