How to watch and live stream Chelsea v Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on TNT Sports and discovery+ - date, kick-off time

Jose Mourinho is back at Stamford Bridge with Benfica as both clubs chase momentum in Europe. Chelsea’s stuttering form following their FIFA Club World Cup win and Benfica’s long-standing European curse makes this one of the most intriguing ties of Matchday 2. Will we get another iconic Mourinho moment? Here are all the details you need ahead of the clash on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge dominates the headlines on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

The Portuguese coach is back in west London with Benfica, hoping to break their long European drought.

Mourinho replaced Bruno Lage after a shock defeat to Qarabag, and pressure remains for greater success on the continent.

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The shadow of Bela Guttmann’s infamous curse still hangs over the club, more than 60 years since he declared Benfica would not win another European trophy for 100 years.

Chelsea, however, are fighting fires of their own. Three defeats in four, with the sole victory coming against League One side Lincoln City, has piled scrutiny on Enzo Maresca.

Their European opener brought a damaging loss to Bayern Munich and injury troubles continue to mount.

Cole Palmer remains sidelined, as Maresca weighs up solutions to halt the slide and ease growing scrutiny.

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When is Chelsea v Benfica?

Chelsea v Benfica will take place on Tuesday, September 30 at Stamford Bridge.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+ starting from 19:00.

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How to watch Chelsea v Benfica

Chelsea v Benfica will be live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.

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