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Jose Mourinho has labelled one of his favourite former players a 'fatty guy' after reuniting with the midfielder in Amsterdam on Tuesday night. The Benfica boss‚ 62‚ travelled to the Dutch capital to take on Ajax in the Champions League‚ triumphing 2-0 thanks to goals from Samuel Dahl and Leandro Barreiro. The victory‚ Benfica's first in the competition this season‚ was not all that brought a smile to Mourinho's face on the night‚ as the Portuguese manager linked up with an old friend moments before the game.

Ajax remain pointless as Benfica claim first win

Mourinho's Benfica earn first UCL points as Ajax left stranded

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Jose Mourinho launches extraordinary rant with nine Benfica subs planned after 'betrayal'

Jose Mourinho has delivered one of his trademark post-match rants‚ even though his Benfica side ended up winning 2-0. The manager orchestrated the victory over Portuguese minnows Atletico CP but hammered his players afterwards‚ speaking about betrayal and declaring that he should have made nine substitutions at half time. In the end it was four players who ended up being hauled off before the second 45 minutes of the fourth-round cup game.

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'Breaks my heart' - Mourinho denies punishing Benfica star in UCL loss

Schick strikes as Leverkusen punish wasteful Benfica

Bayer Leverkusen Edge Benfica to Claim First Win of League Phase

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Wolves consider ex-Benfica manager Rui Vitoria

Mourinho's Benfica up next for Leverkusen

Benfica Presidential Candidate Confirms Plans to Bid for Bernardo Silva

Benfica presidential candidate confirms club's plans to bid for Silva

Mourinho cites McTominay & Varane as Benfica boss targets January signings

Harvey Barnes gives candid interview on Newcastle United's biggest problem this season

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Newcastle did something for the first time this season vs Benfica after Eddie Howe instruction

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Gordon reveals Mourinho's four-word message after superb Benfica display

Lewis Miley handed clear plan to form dream Newcastle partnership with Sandro Tonali

'Means an awful lot' - Gordon reveals Mourinho praise

Gordon reveals what Mourinho told him after starring against Benfica

Jose Mourinho waxes lyrical about Newcastle star after Benfica mauling - 'He's a luxury'

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer sends warning to unused Magpies man after famous Champions League win

Anthony Gordon revels in Jose Mourinho praise after Newcastle beat Benfica

Mourinho admits 'killer' Newcastle were too strong for Benfica

Gordon happy hunting down Shearer as Newcastle defeat Benfica

Newcastle coach Lawrence: Benfica gave us lesson in UYL

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe's reactions cameras didn't see sum up best and worst of Nick Pope

Mourinho upbeat on Benfica performance despite Newcastle hammering

Newcastle boss Howe delighted with Gordon in victory over Benfica

What next for Newcastle United's Champions League campaign after Benfica triumph

Benfica learn harsh Newcastle United 'hell' reality as Jose Mourinho stupidly ignored

Mourinho shows true colours with full-time act after Newcastle thump Benfica

Eddie Howe puzzled by own players as he makes plea to Newcastle United stars

Highlights: Gordon and Barnes condemn Mourinho's Benfica to defeat

Pope the talk of the Toon after 'amazing' assist in Benfica clash - 'We all love him'

Barnes buries Benfica to keep Newcastle purring and pile pain on Mourinho

Barnes & Gordon fire Newcastle to win over Benfica

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Jose Mourinho‚ and his teams‚ were always at their best when snarling and snapping. Here‚ he and Benfica were just too nice. The Especially Kind One arrived on Tyneside and spoke so warmly of Newcastle United‚ Eddie Howe‚ St James' Park and Sir Bobby Robson‚ the man who stoked his affection. Mourinho revealed that he spoke to Robson's bronze bust as entered the stadium on the eve of the game. That likeness of the former Newcastle boss might well have whispered 'thank you' as his former Barcelona assistant left the ground on Tuesday night.

Newcastle v Benfica - UEFA Champions League LIVE

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score‚ team news and updates as Newcastle host Benfica at St James's Park‚ whilst Man City travel to Estadio de la Ceramica to take on Villarreal‚ with Craig Hope and Jack Gaughan reporting from the grounds.

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