In the second round of the Champions League phase, Benfica went to Stamford Bridge to challenge Chelsea, and Mourinho "returning home" became a hot topic. Mourinho made Chelsea a team of iron-blooded troops, and he had a high position in the minds of Blues fans.

As Chelsea coach, Mourinho has never lost his first 77 Premier League home games. During his first coaching session, he led the team to an astonishing 60 home unbeaten, and he eventually set a record of 86 home unbeaten in England's top league.