Mourinho reaches milestone in Farense–Benfica, squad give gift | OneFootball

Benfica’s victory over Farense, by 2-0, not only secured the Eagles’ passage to the next round of the Portuguese Cup. The 2-0 win at Estádio de São Luís marked the 750th victory in the long and illustrious career of José Mourinho. This achievement further cements the manager’s status as one of the most successful coaches in the history of world football.

First victory came in a Benfica vs Belenenses match

Inside the locker room, the atmosphere was festive and the team decided to mark the moment with a special gesture. The captains and the rest of the squad surprised their leader by presenting him with a shirt bearing the number 750 on the back.

Looking back to the beginning of this journey, the first chapter was written over two decades ago. Interestingly, that inaugural celebration also took place while serving the Reds, against Belenenses. On October 15, 2000, a solitary goal by Carlos Marchena secured a 1-0 result, launching a path that would prove to be golden.

More than 1,200 matches for José Mourinho on the bench

Among the various European giants he has represented, Chelsea stands out as the club where he celebrated the most victories. In London, the Setúbal native secured 204 wins, contributing to an impressive overall record that currently hovers around a 62% win rate. His effectiveness remains high, regardless of the latitude or the badge on his chest.

The longevity of José Mourinho is also evident in the impressive total number of matches managed from the bench. With the match in Faro, the coach has now overseen 1,214 official top-level games. It’s a staggering number that reflects resilience and competence at the elite level of the beautiful game.

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