Chelsea edge past Benfica on Mourinho's return to the Bridge

Enzo Maresca’s men finished with 10 men as substitute Joao Pedro was sent off six minutes into stoppage time for two bookable challenges.

Chelsea's Joao Pedro (left) and Benfica's Richard Rios battle for the ball. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Champions League: Chelsea 1 Benfica 0

JOSE MOURINHO discovered adulation doesn’t pay the bills as Chelsea laboured to open their Champions League account at Stamford Bridge.