Jose Mourinho has motivated his Benfica players in the changing room with an inspirational speech as he begins life as their new coach.
Mourinho was announced as Benfica’s new manager last Thursday after signing a two-year contract with the club, where he began his managerial career in 2000.
He returned to the dugout as the 38-time Portuguese champions headed to struggling Vila das Aves in an attempt to get back to winning ways.
And they did just that, overpowering their opponent, putting three goals past them without a response, and setting the tone for Mourinho’s second stint.
Mourinho’s speech to Benfica players
Following the win, Mourinho’s inspiring speech was posted on Instagram by Benfica’s social media team.
Jose Mourinho || Imago
“Winning at Benfica is beautiful,” Mourinho told his players. “Playing at Benfica is f***ing tough. Losing at Benfica is f***ing tough.
“Winning at Benfica is f***ing beautiful. We’ve talked a lot, now we’re going there, now we’re going in there, and we’re going to kill them.”
Afterwards, Mourinho high-fived several of his players, followed by an inspiring monologue from captain Nicolas Otamendi.
The defender said, “The only thing that matters at this club is getting three points and winning titles. It’s the only thing that matters. One for all, all for one, Benfica!”
Mourinho’s passion for the team, which dates back to his previous tenure as manager at the appears to have been embraced by the players.
Benfica players celebrating with fans || Imago
Mourinho was pleased with the character they displayed throughout the evening in order to win the three points.
“I said we had to go in with a winning attitude, and confidence levels were high in the second half. I just had to release the boys,” Mourinho said after the win. “I told them at the end of the game, ‘It was good, but nothing extraordinary.'”
On Tuesday night, Benfica will play Rio Ave at Estadio da Luz in what will be their new manager’s homecoming.