Sport Lisboa e Benfica has officially announced the departure of José Mourinho to Real Madrid. The Portuguese coach leaves the club after a season marked by consistent numbers, but without any titles mentioned in the club's note. José Mourinho was presented at the Benfica Campus on September 18, 2025, and made his official debut in the away match against AFS, in the 6th round of the Liga Betclic. Benfica won that match 0-3. From then on, Mourinho led the team in a season marked by 27 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses. In the Liga Betclic, the coach was on the bench for 30 games and the team finished the championship in 3rd place, with 80 points, but closed the competition as the only unbeaten team. The last official game of José Mourinho for Benfica took place on May 16, 2026, at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, where the Reds won 1-3 against Estoril. With this decision, José Mourinho's second stint as coach of the main football team of Benfica comes to an end. The future of the coach now belongs to Real Madrid, which paid the 15 million euros provided for in the contract termination clause. Sport Lisboa e Benfica wished José Mourinho all the best. The Portuguese coach leaves the club after a season and a half of work. José Mourinho led Benfica in 45 official games in the 2025/26 season. The record was closed with 27 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses. During this period, the Reds scored 86 goals and suffered 39. In European competitions, Mourinho commanded Benfica in 9 games. The journey took the Reds to the play-off for access to the round of 16 of the Champions League.