Benfica Wins 2-0 Over Napoli in Champions League

Benfica secured a vital 2-0 victory over Napoli in their Champions League league phase match on Wednesday evening in Lisbon, boosting their qualification hopes while deepening Napoli's struggles in the competition. The win marked a reunion between Benfica coach Jose Mourinho and former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, now thriving at Napoli, who gifted his matchday shirt to the Portuguese manager after the final whistle.

Mourinho, who coached McTominay at Manchester United from 2016 to 2018, revealed the gesture during his post-match press conference. The 62-year-old manager carried a small bag into the media room, prompting questions from journalists about its contents. "The bag is mine," Mourinho said, before pulling out the Napoli shirt. He added with a wry smile, "I put him in, I benched Paul Pogba for him at Manchester United. The least he could do was give me his shirt."

The pair's connection dates back to 2017, when Mourinho handed the then-20-year-old McTominay his Champions League debut in a 1-0 away win over Benfica. McTominay went on to make 31 appearances under Mourinho at Old Trafford, forming a lasting bond. Speaking fondly of the Scotland...