Soccer-Mourinho gets strong winning start at Benfica

Soccer Football - Primeira Liga - AVS v Benfica - Estadio Clube Desportivo das Aves, Vila das Aves, Portugal - September 20, 2025 Benfica coach Jose Mourinho REUTERS/Rita Franca

(Reuters) -Jose Mourinho got off to a strong start in his first game as manager of Benfica as his side eased to a comfortable 3-0 win over AVS Futebol SAD in a Primeira Liga clash.

Mourinho, who left Turkey's Fenerbahce last month, was appointed Benfica manager on Thursday, a day after Bruno Lage was sacked following their shock 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag.