Mourinho Celebrates Benfica Return With Convincing Win

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With a respectable 3-0 victory over AVS on Saturday, Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Benfica.

At the conclusion of the first half, Heorhiy Sudakov’s visitors opened the scoring, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring the second from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.

Benfica moved second in the table, five points clear of leaders Porto with one more match played, with Franjo Ivanovic scoring the winning run.

On September 20, 2025, Benfica’s Croatian forward #9 Franjo Ivanovic celebrates scoring their third goal at the CD Aves stadium in Vila das Aves, Portugal, between AVS Futebol SAD and SL Benfica. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA/AFP)

25 years after his first goal, the veteran Portuguese coach, who is now the Eagles’ coach, celebrated the third goal with gusto as he celebrated with his first.

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Within the next 15 days, the 62-year-old will face both Porto and Chelsea, who formerly coached Porto in the top flight.

Mourinho, who won titles with Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and other clubs, was fired by Fenerbahce in August.

On September 20, 2025, Benfica’s Greek forward #14, #14 Vangelis Pavlidis (C), celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal in the Portuguese League game between AVS Futebol SAD and SL Benfica at the CD Aves stadium in Vila das Aves. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA/AFP)

After a surprise defeat by Azerbaijani minnows Qarabag in the Champions League, Benfica fired coach Bruno Lage this week, and on Thursday, Mourinho was appointed as his replacement.