Benfica revealed behind the scenes of José Mourinho's first match at the club. We see the Portuguese, in the outskirt, addressing his players in a crazy team speech before facing the Futebol Sad AVS. The “Special One” is back where it all started, back in his native country, and has obviously lost his passion for the game.
Mourinho back where it all started
Mourinho took his hesitant first steps at the head of Benfica in 2000, but only remained there 11 games before changes within the management led him to resign. Some 25 years later, one of the most emblematic figures in world football is back at Estadio Da Luz.
Summaries: Mourinho won across Europe
From his humble beginnings, Mourinho has traveled a long way, winning countless trophies during his passages to Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Roma. He was authorized to take the reins of Benfica after being dismissed by the Turkish club of Fenerbahçe.
Mourinho made a productive return to AVS, in difficulty, allowing Benfica to easily win 3-0 against a rival at the bottom of the Portuguese scale. He had motivated his players for this match, with the broadcasting of images of the locker room.
What Mourinho declared in a passionate team speech
Mourinho told his team before entering the field:
“Winning in Benfica is magnificent. Playing Benfica is hard. Losing Benfica is hard. Winning in Benfica is magnificent. We talked a lot, now we're going, now we're going, and we're going to kill them. »»
