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Reaction
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Estevao Willian receives Jose Mourinho praise after Chelsea beat Benfica in Champions League
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho admits to being left impressed by Chelsea winger Estevao Willian after Tuesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Oct 1, 14:25
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Chelsea 1-0 Benfica: Enzo Maresca content with narrow Champions League win, reveals one player out injured for weeks
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that he was left content with his side's 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Sep 30, 22:48
The Match
Match Report
Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge ends in disappointment as Enzo Maresca's Chelsea beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Benfica.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase clash with Benfica.
Injuries & Suspensions
Build-up
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Chelsea vs. Benfica team news: Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro decisions made for Champions League fixture
Chelsea and Benfica announce their starting lineups for Tuesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Sep 30, 18:41
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Chelsea vs. Benfica: Enzo Maresca looking to extend startling unwanted streak for Jose Mourinho's side in Champions League game
Chelsea will be bidding to extend a startling unwanted streak possessed by Benfica when they square off in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Sep 30, 09:30
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Chelsea vs. Benfica: Jose Mourinho admits to 'putting question marks' next to Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital ahead of Champions League fixture
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho admits that he had his doubts over Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capita prior to the club's success earlier this year.Sep 29, 18:43
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Jose Mourinho gives opinion on Enzo Maresca's Chelsea ahead of Benfica's trip to Stamford Bridge in Champions League
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho praises Chelsea counterpart Enzo Maresca ahead of making his return to Stamford Bridge for Tuesday's Champions League fixture.Sep 29, 18:14
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Enzo Maresca future: Chelsea boss defends record amid reports over alleged discontent at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca jumps to the defence of his record at Stamford Bridge amid suggestions that his job is not entirely safe.Sep 29, 12:56
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca reveals three new doubts ahead of Benfica Champions League game
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals three new injury doubts ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Benfica.Sep 29, 12:09
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Benfica: Cole Palmer latest
Sep 28, 23:58
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Chelsea lineup vs. Benfica: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Enzo Maresca makes five changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase clash with Benfica.Sep 28, 10:20
Chelsea vs. Benfica: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Chelsea's Champions League clash with Benfica.Sep 27, 20:12
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