José Mourinho on Benfica’s Champions League aim: it does us no favours

José Mourinho admitted that he doesn't want to think too much about Benfica's future in the Champions League. The Benfica coach spoke with journalists during a press conference previewing the match against Chelsea, part of the second round of the Champions League group stage. Lukebakio also previewed the match.

" Having a European dimension doesn't mean thinking about winning the competition immediately, we are so far from that. Especially because it has just started. Thinking about it harms us. We are at a stage where every point is crucial. In a format where we all have little experience", José Mourinho began to explain José Mourinho.

The Benfica coach continued, regarding the new Champions League model, which debuted last season: "Last year I played in the Europa League and I know the format, but it's a bit strange. It's a ranking with so many teams you don't play against ".

"Every point is crucial and I think no one will hold it against me if I say that, looking at the schedule, the 3 points against Qarabag would be the foundation of the build. We are in a more complicated situation because of that, but we approach each game with the intention of achieving them", José Mourinho further revealed.

The Benfica coach concluded with words about returning to Stamford Bridge: "Yes, I'm at home, but I've already played here with Tottenham, Man. United, Inter... And for 90 minutes, I didn't think for a second where I was, who I was playing with... As they say, 'I'm not a blue anymore'. I'm red and I want to win ".

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