Jose Mourinho ‘sorry’ that Champions League win is highlight of Chelsea’s season

A 2-0 victory over Porto on Wednesday, secured by Ivan Marcano’s early own goal and Willian’s second-half strike, ensured Chelsea avoided the embarrassment of dropping into the Europa League – and instead advanced as Group G winners.

The Blues could be in the bottom three by the time they next play at Leicester on Monday.

Diego Costa has failed to produce the goods for Chelsea, and there is no doubt the Brazilian-born Spanish striker will be feeling pressure on his shoulders as well.

“The thing that I’m most happy with, apart from the result, is the fact we needed a point to qualify and the players accepted the challenge of playing to win, ‘ said Mourinho”. Throughout the match, punters can take advantage of live in play markets, which are an incredible way to maximize profits, while watching what is undoubtedly the most important match of the Champions League Group Stage tonight. Being here is the minimum we can give to our supporters.

The referee relied on his assistant behind the goal to confirm the ball had crossed the line in the first sign for weeks that Chelsea’s fortunes are changing.

Meeting his former side in the summer showpiece would mean both Porto winning the Europa League and Madrid regaining the Champions League for what would be their 11th European Cup success.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho looks on during his side’s 2-0 win over FC Porto on the Champions League.

“The best teams in Europe are in the Champions League”. To guarantee top spot in their group, they must win.

The pair worked together at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013 but their relationship turned sour during Mourinho’s final season at the club.

“I think everybody wants to play us”, Mourinho added. Everyone team that finished second doesn’t want to play Barcelona, Bayern or Real Madrid.

“Every team finishing second want to get us, they want to get Zenit [St Petersburg]”, he concluded.

He is adamant Chelsea can still reach the Premier League’s top four, despite being 14 points adrift after 15 games.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed that the bib he threw on Jose Mourinho was a mistake.

“It’s clear but what is also clear is his effort, commitment and great movement, which is something he hasn’t had in the last couple of months”. “His lack of confidence?”.

Porto, whose defeat coupled with Dynamo’s Kiev win against Maccaci Tel Aviv sent Mourinho’s former club out of the tournament, rallied late on and Thibaut Courtois produced a good save to deny Jesus Corona.

One area the Blues need to perform better in is in front of goal.