Jose Mourinho: Chelsea are not candidates – but let’s see

Chelsea‘s only triumph in the Champions League, in 2012, came under former manager Roberto di Matteo, when the London side were having a poor domestic season. “We were more calm, more relaxed, the players could be in control of the game and the situation for Porto was more hard”.

Although relieved to steer Chelsea through the group stage of the Champions League, Jose Mourinho believes his team will not be feared in the last 16 during this unexpectedly poor season for the club.

Chelsea had some good fortune when Iker Casillas saved Diego Costa’s shot and the ball ricocheted in off Ivan Marcano.

“By ‘good draw, ‘ I wanted to say that it’s easier to go there in a 30-minute plane journey”.

The former Atletico Madrid attacker, who has netted just four goals for Chelsea in all competitions this season, has been criticised for a recent dip in form, but will be happy just to back in the starting XI for now.

Chelsea players celebrate Willian’s goal, the team’s second against Porto on Wednesday night.

Mourinho himself previously doubted their chances of winning the league but ahead of Monday’s match, the Portuguese has admitted Claudio Ranieri’s side have every chance of success.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hailed his team’s performance as they recorded an impressive 2-0 win against FC Porto to make it through to the Champions League last-16. When we were candidates with Real Madrid we lost two semi-finals, and we lost two semi-finals with Chelsea as well, so let’s see, you never know.’ .

“He could have scored two or three goals today”, Mourinho said.

“Of course we wanted to go through in the Champions League, but you have to know how to accept defeats”.

Mourinho also said the Brazil-born Spain striker’s lack of confidence was clear against Porto, where Costa forced a lucky break in an opening goal after which the visitors could not respond. “His lack of confidence?”.

“Now Casillas can win the only trophy he hasn’t won”.

“We are disappointed about the result”.