Mourinho's Benfica pull off an incredible feat in Portugal 😳
José Mourinho's Benfica achieved an impressive record in the Portuguese Championship, winning 23 out of 34 matches without losing. Despite this success, they finished third in the league due to too many draws, missing out on a place in the UEFA Champions League. As a result, Benfica will compete in the Europa League for the 2026/2027 season.
- ▪Benfica won 23 matches and lost no games in the Portuguese Championship.
- ▪The team finished third in the league, missing out on the Champions League due to draws.
- ▪Sporting secured second place, while Porto was crowned champions.
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