Mourinho and Benfica set to make Luz a nightmare, signs showing | OneFootball

Since taking over the technical command of Benfica in September 2025, José Mourinho has prioritized restoring a truly intimidating atmosphere at Estádio da Luz, and the numbers support his ambition.

Since Mourinho's arrival to replace Bruno Lage, Benfica has played 13 matches at Luz and lost only one, against Bayer Leverkusen (1-0), in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The coach deemed that match as unfair, decided by an unfortunate play that allowed Patrik Schick's goal.

Despite nine home victories, there were three draws — against Rio Ave (1-1), Casa Pia (2-2), and Sporting (1-1) — that complicated their league journey. Nevertheless, the team responded and currently has six consecutive home wins, remaining unbeaten in eight matches at Luz.

During this period, two significant European victories stand out, against Napoli (2-0) and Real Madrid (4-2), along with wins over Famalicão, Estoril, Estrela da Amadora, and Alverca. In the previous season, the best record was five consecutive wins at the Cathedral.

Another game is coming up at Estádio da Luz. The match between Benfica and Real Madrid, the first leg of the Champions League play-off, is scheduled for February 17th at 8:00 PM, with François Letexier officiating. The second leg is set for the 25th of this month at the Bernabéu.

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