Jose Mourinho Explains Why He Didn’t Win the Champions League with Chelsea

Fenerbahce’s current manager, Jose Mourinho, has explained that he could have clinched the Champions League title with Chelsea if VAR (Video Assistant Referee) had been implemented during his time at the club.

Despite two managerial stints at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho was unable to capture Europe’s most prestigious club trophy with the London side.

In an interview with Canal 11, the 62-year-old tactician pointed to a specific encounter — Chelsea’s 2005 semi-final match against Liverpool — as a defining moment.

Mourinho believes the result of that crucial match might have changed if goal-line technology had existed. He was referring to Luis Garcia’s controversial “ghost goal”, which led to the Blues being knocked out of the competition.

Throughout his decorated career, Mourinho has lifted the Champions League trophy twice — once with FC Porto in 2004, and again with Inter Milan in 2010.

However, his journey to Champions League glory fell short during his time at Real Madrid and Manchester United, in addition to his near-miss with Chelsea.