José Mourinho has secured two wins and one draw in his first three matches since taking charge of Benfica. However, starting from early October, a greater test awaits as Benfica will embark on a grueling run of three consecutive away games.
Since taking over Benfica on September 18, Mourinho has led the team to a 3-0 victory over Vilaverdense, a 1-1 draw with Rio Ave, and a 2-1 win against Gil Vicente. But with the Champions League set to resume, Mourinho and his Benfica side will face a "hellish" stretch of three straight away fixtures, taking on Chelsea, Porto, and Newcastle United in succession. Among these opponents, both Chelsea and Porto are former clubs of Mourinho.
Benfica’s upcoming three-match schedule is as follows:
October 1, 03:00 (local time): Chelsea vs Benfica (Champions League)
October 6, 04:15 (local time): Porto vs Benfica (Primeira Liga)
- October 22, 03:00 (local time): Newcastle United vs Benfica (Champions League)
