Mourinho made a speech in the locker room before his debut: It is wonderful to win for Benfica, go and win the game!

September 22 The Globe reported that Benfica announced part of Mourinho's dressing room speech last weekend, and Benfica won 3-0 in this game.

Mourinho told the players: "It is wonderful to win in Benfica, it is difficult to play for Benfica, and it is painful to lose in Benfica! But it is wonderful to win in Benfica! We have talked enough, and it is time to go on the court to win!"

Otamendi's locker room remarks were also rumored: "Always keep organizing! The only thing this club cares about is to score three points and win trophy!"