Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho goes back to his old stomping ground on Tuesday night, with his struggling Chelsea side taking on his former club Porto in the Champions League. But which team, under Mourinho's tenure, was better?
We decided to compare the Portuguese tactician's Champions League-winning Porto side with last season's Premier League-winning Chelsea team.
Mourinho's Porto side didn't only lift the Champions League back in the 2003/04 season; they also managed to lift the Primeira Liga and made it all the way to the cup final.
His Chelsea team from last season lifted two titles of their own: they were crowned Carling Cup and Premier League champions. On paper, this squad may seem stronger, but was it?
| Mourinho's UCL-Winning Porto | Mourinho's EPL-Winning Chelsea |
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Goalkeeper: Vitor Baia Right Back: Paulo Ferreira Centre Back: Jorge Costa Centre Back: Ricardo Carvalho Left Back: Nuno Valente Defensive Midfield: Costinha Right Midfield: Pedro Mendes Left Midfield: Maniche Attacking Midfield: Deco Forward: Carlos Alberto Forward: Benni McCarthy
| Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois Right Back: Branislav Ivanovic Centre Back: John Terry Centre Back: Gary Cahill Left Back: Cesar Azpilicueta Centre Midfield: Nemanja Matic Centre Midfield: Cesc Fabregas Right Wing: Willian Left Wing: Eden Hazard Attacking Midfield: Oscar Forward: Diego Costa |
Which side do you think was better?
