Jose Mourinho once reigned as Europe’s great giant-slayer, yet his return to Stamford Bridge leading Benfica hints at a more nuanced future. As he faces Chelsea on a stage he knows intimately, questions arise about whether he can still script Champions League upsets.

In a match extended by a two-hour weather delay, Chelsea secured an extraordinary extra-time victory over Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The win propels them into the Club World Cup quarter-finals, overcoming both challenging conditions and a resilient opponent.